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MS HB80
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
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Requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections to provide conjugal visitation for eligible married offenders in its custody.
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Defines "married offender" as any offender with a valid marriage as prescribed under Mississippi Code Section 93-1-15.
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Allows conjugal visitation for any person married to an offender if the offender is eligible under department rules and committed to Department of Corrections custody.
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Amends Section 47-5-95 of the Mississippi Code to authorize conjugal visitation in addition to existing visitation rules established by the corrections commissioner.
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Effective date: July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Conjugal visits; require Department of Corrections to provide for married inmates.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017