Mississippi SB2775 removes the provision allowing counties to charge other entities for prisoner feeding.
Mississippi SB2775 amends Section 19-25-73 of the Mississippi Code to eliminate the authorization for counties to charge other entities for housing, feeding, and caring for prisoners in county jails. The bill specifies three methods for feeding prisoners, including contracting with local caterers, purchasing food directly, or negotiating with local hospitals. It mandates that all payments and reimbursements for prisoner feeding be deposited into the county general fund. The changes take effect from July 1, 2026.
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