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MS HB57

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

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

  • Extended visitation frequency is limited to once every 3 months.

  • Department establishes eligibility rules and criteria for offenders to participate in the program.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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