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MS HB26Joint state-county work programs; require DOC to utilize under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create A Section To Prohibit The Commissioner Of The Department Of Corrections From Housing Offenders In Private Correctional Facilities Unless The Commissioner Allows A Certain Number Of Inmates To Participate In Joint State-county Work Programs; To Amend Sections 47-4-1, 47-4-11, 47-5-471, 47-5-941, 47-5-943, 47-5-1211 And 47-5-1213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform With The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Commissioner of Corrections must utilize at least ten percent (10%) of eligible incarcerated offenders in joint state-county work programs before housing any offenders in private correctional facilities. Joint state-county work programs are initiatives where the Department of Corrections provides inmates to work on projects managed by counties. This provision aims to encourage the use of these programs by creating a condition for the continued use of private facilities, which are correctional institutions operated by private companies under contract with the government. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing Mississippi Code sections related to private correctional facilities and inmate housing agreements to reflect this new requirement.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0026.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0026IN.htm |
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