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MS HB1444
MS HB1444DOC; require to provide inmates with protective equipment when using raw cleaning chemicals.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Maintain Written Policies And Procedures For Providing Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment To Inmates Handling Cleaning Chemicals And Supplies; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections (DOC), the state agency responsible for managing prisons, to establish and keep written rules and guidelines that ensure inmates are given the correct personal protective equipment, such as gloves or masks, when they are handling cleaning chemicals and supplies, to protect them from potential harm.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Grace Butler-Washington (D)*,
Justis Gibbs (D)*,
Kenji Holloway (D)*,
Daryl Porter (D)*,
Zakiya Summers (D)*,
Last Action
Referred To Corrections (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1444.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1400-1499/HB1444PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/HB1444_H_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1400-1499/HB1444IN.htm |
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