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MS HB1737
MS HB1737Inmate deaths; require autopsy reports be provided to certain elected officials.
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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 47-5-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When An Autopsy Is Performed On A State Inmate, A Copy Of The Autopsy Report Shall Be Provided To The Governor, Lieutenant Governor And The Chairpersons Of The House And Senate Corrections Committees; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require that when an autopsy is performed on a state inmate who has died in custody, a copy of the autopsy report must be provided not only to the inmate's warden and the local district attorney, as previously required, but also to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the chairpersons of the House and Senate Corrections Committees, thereby increasing transparency and oversight regarding inmate deaths.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1737.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1700-1799/HB1737IN.htm |
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