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MS HB1691
MS HB1691Housing of municipal prisoners in county jails; revise methods that counties and municipalities use to calculate costs for payments of.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 19-25-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove A Certain Provision That Authorizes Counties To Charge Municipalities, Which Have Municipal Prisoners Housed At County Jails, At A Rate That Is Tied To The State Rate For The Housing Of State Inmates; To Provide That Such Removal Will Allow Counties And Municipalities To Negotiate The Costs For The Housing And Care Of Municipal Prisoners Held In County Jails; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill revises how counties and municipalities calculate the costs for housing municipal prisoners in county jails by removing a provision that tied these costs to the state rate for housing state inmates, allowing counties and municipalities to now negotiate these costs directly. Previously, a county could charge a municipality a rate for housing its prisoners that was based on what the state paid for housing its own inmates in county jails. This change means that counties and municipalities will have more flexibility to agree on fair payment terms for the care and housing of prisoners held in county facilities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
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/HB1691.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1691IN.htm |
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