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MS HB55

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 47-7-3.1 to require case plans for inmates convicted of violent offenses include screening for physiological and social issues within 90 days of admission.

  • Mandates case plans for violent offenders include programs such as "70 X 7" and "Love Your Neighbor" or similar programs that address why the inmate committed the crime and how to prevent future crimes.

  • Requires case plans for violent offenders contain programs enabling such inmates to coexist with society.

  • Maintains existing requirements for all case plans including programming based on risk and needs assessment, sentencing order requirements, and behavior standards.

  • Effective July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Case plans for inmates who committed violent offenses; require certain programs be placed within.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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