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MS HB1743
MS HB1743Inmate Welfare Fund; require MDOC to produce an annual consolidated statement for.
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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 47-5-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify What Monies Consists Of The Inmate Welfare Fund; To Require The Department Of Corrections To Produce An Annual Consolidated Statement Of The Inmate Welfare Fund; To Require The Department To Provide Independent Verification Of The Inmate Welfare Fund Through Direct Bank Verification; To Require The Commissioner Of The Department Of Corrections, The State Auditor And The Executive Director Of Peer To Jointly Certify The Annual Balance Of The Fund; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to create an annual consolidated statement for the Inmate Welfare Fund, which is money derived from inmate-related activities like canteen sales and phone commissions, and is used for the benefit and welfare of inmates. The bill also mandates that the MDOC provide independent verification of this fund through direct bank confirmation, and that the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, the State Auditor, and the Executive Director of PEER (the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review) must jointly certify the fund's annual balance, reporting any inability to do so to legislative leaders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/HB1743.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1700-1799/HB1743IN.htm |
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