HB1743

Inmate Welfare Fund; require MDOC to produce an annual consolidated statement for.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB1743 requires the Department of Corrections to produce an annual consolidated statement for the Inmate Welfare Fund.

Mississippi HB1743 amends the Mississippi Code to clarify the composition of the Inmate Welfare Fund, which includes inmate telephone call commissions, canteen profits, and other designated revenues. The bill mandates the Department of Corrections to produce an annual consolidated statement detailing the fund's inflows, outflows, and balances. It also requires independent verification of the fund through direct bank confirmation. The fund is to be used for inmate welfare, with portions allocated to specific programs and funds.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Feb 2

House

DR - TSDP: CN To AP

Jan 19

House

Referred To Corrections;Appropriations A