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MS HB758

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

Fred Shanks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility Pilot Work Initiative from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2027
  • Allows up to 25 eligible inmates to participate in work, educational, and rehabilitative programs while serving sentences
  • Requires participating inmates to allocate wages as follows: 25% for dependent support/restitution/fines, 10% to corporation for administrative costs, 50% to savings account available upon release, and 15% for personal expenses
  • Mandates semiannual reporting to the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review with detailed data on participant demographics, recidivism, earnings, and program outcomes
  • Requires employers to pay at least prevailing wage or federal minimum wage, whichever is higher

Legislative Description

Pilot Work Initiative at Central MS Correctional Facility; extend repealer on.

Last Action

Died In Conference

4/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Corrections3/19/2024
Corrections1/29/2024

Full Bill Text

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