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MS SB2134

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Converts four Mississippi restitution centers (Greenwood, Flowood, Hinds County, and Pascagoula) to pre-release reentry centers for inmates within one year of their earliest release date
  • Requires the Department of Corrections to provide comprehensive reentry services including counseling, housing assistance, job training, driver's licenses or state ID, healthcare, education, drug/alcohol treatment, and cognitive behavioral programs
  • Repeals existing statutes (Sections 99-37-19 and 99-37-21) that authorized the establishment and operation of restitution centers
  • Directs the Department of Corrections to seek federal and other funding sources to support offender reentry programs and develop pilot programs focused on personal growth, verified residency planning, and community reintegration
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Restitution centers; transition to pre-release centers.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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