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MS SB2207

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Juan Barnett

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the word "convict" on offender uniforms with "M.D.O.C." on the back of shirts or outer garments
  • Removes the three-inch-wide horizontal white stripes from all security-level uniforms, replacing striped uniforms with solid-colored shirts
  • Maximum security offenders will wear red shirts, medium security will wear black shirts, and minimum security will wear green shirts
  • All offenders will be required to wear dungaree pants in addition to their color-coded shirts
  • Changes take effect July 1, 2026, updating uniform requirements originally established in 1995

Legislative Description

Uniforms for state offenders housed by Department of Corrections; remove stripes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/14/2026

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