MS HB1476

Establishes a work release program at Delta Correctional Facility with a maximum capacity of 100 participants, administered by a private corporation, focusing on private-sector employment in surrounding communities.

Restricts eligibility to inmates without sex crime convictions or multiple violent felonies in the past 10 years, with participation available beginning 3 years before initial parole or earned time release date.

Requires participants to allocate earned wages as follows: 20% for dependent support or court-ordered fines and restitution, 50% mandatory savings available upon release, up to 20% for facility administrative expenses, and 10% for incidental purchases.

Mandates annual reporting to the Legislature starting January 15, 2026, with detailed monthly data on participant demographics, program completion rates, recidivism, arrests, and wage distributions in sortable electronic format.

Sunsets the program on July 1, 2029, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.