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MS HB425
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Andy Gipson
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AI Summary
- Increases the maximum amount county jail prisoners may pay for nonemergency medical attention from $10.00 to $15.00 per visit with a registered nurse
- Allows county boards of supervisors to authorize sheriffs to establish programs where prisoners can access registered nurses for evaluation of nonemergency medical conditions
- Permits sheriffs to collect fees through deductions from prisoner funds or other satisfactory payment methods
- Requires counties to pay medical costs from the county treasury if a prisoner is unable to afford the fee
- Takes effect July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
County prisoners; revise amount paid for nonemergency medical care by.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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