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MS HB1485
MS HB1485Corrections; authorize George and Greene Counties to privatize regional correctional facility.
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Introduced
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020
06/09/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-931, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF GEORGE COUNTY FOR THE PRIVATE INCARCERATION OF STATE INMATES AT THE GEORGE/GREENE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 47-4-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING SECTION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 47-4-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE PREREQUISISITES FOR ESTABLISHING A PRIVATELY OPERATED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Corrections to contract with the Board of Supervisors of George County for the private incarceration of state inmates at the George/Greene County Correctional Facility. The bill also amends existing law to allow for the private incarceration of state inmates in Leflore County and at the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility, subject to certain requirements. Additionally, the bill brings forward existing law regarding the prerequisites for establishing a privately operated correctional facility in a county, including the requirement for a public notice and potential voter approval if a petition is filed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)
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