Loading chat...

MS SB2692

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Willie Simmons

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date from July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2015 for a law restricting privately operated correctional facilities in Mississippi from importing inmate-manufactured goods from other states

  • Prohibits private prisons from purchasing goods made by out-of-state inmates if Mississippi Prison Industries already manufactures the same products using Mississippi inmates

  • Allows an exception permitting out-of-state procurement only if the goods can be obtained at least 30% cheaper than products from Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation

  • Applies specifically to goods used by inmates housed in Mississippi facilities

Legislative Description

Prison Industries; extend repealer on prohibition of procurement of certain prison made goods from other states.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

No bill text available