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MS HB1444

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justis Gibbs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections to maintain written policies and procedures for providing personal protective equipment to inmates who handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
  • Applies to all inmates working with cleaning chemicals within MDOC facilities
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage
  • Sponsored by Representatives Gibbs (72nd), Butler-Washington, Summers, Holloway (27th), and Porter
  • Has passed the House and been referred to the Senate Corrections Committee

Legislative Description

DOC; require to provide inmates with protective equipment when using raw cleaning chemicals.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/17/2026
Corrections1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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