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MS HB1746
MS HB1746Private prisons that house state offenders; provide moratorium on the expansion 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 Prohibit Any Privately Operated Correctional Facility From Increasing Its Housing Capacity If The Facility Is Utilized By The State To House State Offenders; To Prohibit The State From Entering Into Any New Contractual Agreement With Any Private Entity For The Housing Of State Offenders; To Amend Sections 47-4-1, 47-4-3, 47-4-5, 47-4-11, 47-5-1105, 47-5-1109, 47-5-1115, 47-5-1207, 47-5-1211, 47-5-1213 And 47-5-1219, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a moratorium on the expansion of private prisons that house state offenders in Mississippi, meaning these facilities cannot increase their capacity to hold more inmates. Additionally, the state is prohibited from entering into any new contracts with private entities for the purpose of housing state offenders. The bill also makes conforming amendments to various sections of Mississippi law to reflect these new restrictions, ensuring that existing regulations align with the prohibition on expanding private prison capacity and the cessation of new state offender housing contracts with private companies.
Committee Categories
Justice
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/HB1746.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1700-1799/HB1746IN.htm |
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