Bill > HB1001

This bill establishes the Mississippi Inmate Labor Accountability and Rehabilitation Act, which creates a comprehensive framework for managing inmate labor and the proceeds from goods and services produced by inmates. The legislation requires that all sales of inmate-produced goods be regulated by the Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with proceeds allocated in a specific manner: 25% goes to supporting dependents or paying court-ordered fines, 15% covers administrative expenses, 50% is saved in an account for the inmate to access upon release, and 10% is available for the inmate's incidental expenses. The bill mandates the creation of an oversight committee to review and approve the types of goods and services inmates can produce, requires an annual public report detailing sales and proceeds allocation, and commits the Department of Corrections to providing educational programs and financial literacy training to participating inmates. The goal is to create a system that not only generates revenue through inmate labor but also supports inmates' rehabilitation by helping them meet financial obligations, develop skills, and save money for their eventual release, with strict provisions preventing inmates from directly handling financial transactions.

Business and Industry, Justice

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