The Harrison County Blue Ribbon Committee convened on June 20, 2025, to discuss the proposed Baby DJ law, aimed at addressing serious child abuse cases. The meeting focused on a motion to limit the legislation to local and private initiatives, rather than pursuing a statewide approach, which committee members deemed too challenging.

A committee member shared their correspondence with Senator Michael Thompson, who expressed support for the idea but suggested starting locally. The member proposed that the committee work with Harrison County attorney Jim Holloman to draft the legislation, which would then be presented to the Board of Supervisors for approval before being sponsored by Senator Thompson.

The Baby DJ law is named after a four-month-old child who suffered severe abuse, highlighting the need for more effective reporting and intervention in similar cases. The proposed legislation aims to ensure that when serious child abuse is reported, appropriate actions can be taken swiftly.

The committee agreed to move forward with the motion to create the Baby DJ law through local and private legislation, emphasizing the importance of local governance in addressing such critical issues. The next steps involve drafting the legislation and obtaining the necessary resolutions from the Board of Supervisors.