HB1740

MDOC; prohibit charging of inmates seeking certain healthcare services and provide kiosks at facilities for inmate requests for healthcare appointments.

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Mississippi HB1740 prohibits charging inmates for certain healthcare services and mandates kiosks for appointment requests.

Mississippi HB1740 prohibits the Department of Corrections from charging state inmates for certain healthcare services. It requires the Department to provide communal kiosks at correctional facilities for inmates to request medical or dental appointments electronically. The bill also mandates that any previously unpaid fees for healthcare services be written off.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 28

House

DR - TSDP: CN To AP

Jan 19

House

Referred To Corrections;Appropriations A