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MS HB316

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Corrections must implement an Extended Family Visitation Program allowing eligible incarcerated offenders to receive visits from immediate family members on correctional facility grounds.

  • Extended visitation periods may not exceed five (5) days in duration.

  • Visitation frequency is limited to no more than once every three (3) months.

  • Eligibility for the program is determined by Department of Corrections rules.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Department of Corrections; require implementation of an Extended Family Visitation Program for eligible offenders.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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