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MS HB463

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 47-5-193 to allow food, toiletry items, and undergarments brought to or mailed to incarcerated offenders to be permitted if subjected to a search by Department of Corrections staff.

  • Prohibits the Department of Corrections from classifying searched food, toiletry items, or undergarments as contraband or unlawful.

  • Requires that once a search is conducted, the food, toiletry items, and undergarments must be distributed to the appropriate offender.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Food, toiletry items and undergarments sent to inmates; prohibit ban of by Department of Corrections if subjected to a search.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/5/2018

Full Bill Text

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