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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 19-25-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Allows Counties To Charge Political Subdivisions A Certain Amount For Housing, Feeding And Otherwise Caring For Certain Prisoners; To Remove The Provision Concerning Payments By The Department Of Corrections Set By State Law; To Authorize Boards Of Supervisors To Contract With Political Subdivisions At Certain Agreed Upon Rates; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law regarding how counties can charge other political subdivisions, such as municipalities, for housing, feeding, and caring for prisoners in county jails. Previously, counties were limited to charging an amount not exceeding what the state's Department of Corrections (MDOC) pays for housing state prisoners, and the MDOC's payment rates were set by state law. This bill removes those specific limitations and instead authorizes county boards of supervisors to negotiate and contract with any political subdivision at an agreed-upon rate, as long as that rate is at least as much as the MDOC pays the county for housing state prisoners. The bill also includes a provision that it will be repealed on June 30, 2026, meaning its changes will expire on that date unless reenacted.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Jason Barrett (R)*,
Albert Butler (D)*,
Sollie Norwood (D)*,
Sarita Simmons (D)*,
Chuck Younger (R)*,
Last Action
Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency;Appropriations A (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2432.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2432PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 (Cmte Sub) | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/SB2432_S_(Cmte_Sub)_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2432CS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2432IN.htm |
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