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MS HB86

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits conjugal visitation for any offender committed to the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections
  • Amends Section 47-5-95 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to codify the conjugal visitation ban
  • Maintains existing visitation rights for members of the executive department (except Governor and Lieutenant Governor), judicial department, and Legislature to observe correctional facilities
  • Allows other persons to visit correctional facilities under rules established by the commissioner, but explicitly excludes conjugal visits
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Conjugal visits; prohibit for offenders committed to the Department of Corrections.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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