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MS HB1692
MS HB1692Contracts for medical services for state inmates; require DFA to be responsible for all solicitations for proposals concerning.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Be Responsible For Making All Solicitations For Proposals To Provide Health Care Services For Inmates Of The Department Of Corrections; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill designates the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) as solely responsible for soliciting proposals and contracting for health care services for inmates within the Mississippi Department of Corrections, a responsibility previously shared or handled by other entities. The DFA will begin planning for a new contract to start in October 2027, considering established correctional healthcare providers and capable hospitals, and will set selection criteria where the bid price for services will not exceed 33% of the total weight. The DFA will also manage any necessary extensions to the current contract only if essential for inmate health, and the Public Procurement Review Board, which oversees state procurement regulations, will not approve extensions requested by the Department of Corrections. While the Department of Corrections will assist the DFA in developing the solicitation, they will not have the authority to prepare or distribute it.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Corrections;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1692.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1692PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1692IN.htm |
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