HB1738

Dept. of Corrections; require to convene unexpected fatality review team for certain inmate deaths.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB1738 mandates the Department of Corrections to convene an unexpected fatality review team for inmate deaths not due to terminal illness.

Mississippi HB1738 requires the Department of Corrections to convene an unexpected fatality review team for inmate deaths not due to terminal illness. The team must analyze the root cause of the death and develop recommendations for the department and legislature. The department must issue a report on the review results and implement a corrective action plan within 120 days. Unexpected fatality review reports and corrective action plans are subject to public disclosure, with confidential information redacted as necessary.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 19

House

Referred To Corrections