HB621

Regional correctional facilities; require Department of Corrections to utilize for housing of state offenders before utilizing private facilities.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB621 mandates that the Department of Corrections must use all regional correctional facilities before entering into contracts for.

Mississippi HB621 requires the Department of Corrections to utilize all regional correctional facilities for housing state offenders before entering into contracts for private incarceration. Contracts for private incarceration can only be made once an 80% capacity rate has been reached in all regional correctional facilities. The bill also outlines requirements for private entities entering into contracts for private incarceration, including qualifications, experience, and compliance with laws and standards.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 13

House

Referred To Corrections;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency