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MS SB2207
MS SB2207Uniforms for state offenders housed by Department of Corrections; remove stripes.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 47-5-124, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Corrections To Revise The Uniforms Worn By State Offenders Who Are Housed By The Department By Removing The Word "convict" From The Uniforms And By Replacing Such Word With "m.d.o.c." And By Removing The Stripes From The Uniforms; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) revise the uniforms worn by state offenders, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026. Specifically, the word "convict" will be removed from the back of offender shirts and replaced with "M.D.O.C.", which stands for Mississippi Department of Corrections. Furthermore, the distinctive horizontal stripes that were previously part of the uniforms for maximum, medium, and minimum security offenders will be eliminated, with offenders now wearing solid colored shirts (red for maximum, black for medium, and green for minimum) along with dungaree pants.
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/SB/SB2207.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2207IN.htm |
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