HB1695Introduced in the House
Housing of municipal prisoners in county jails; revise method that counties and municipalities use to calculate costs for payment of.
Introduced by Becky Currie, District 92
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 19-25-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove A Certain Provision That Authorizes Counties To Charge Municipalities, Which Have Municipal Prisoners Housed At County Jails, At A Rate That Is Tied To The State Rate For The Housing Of State Inmates; To Provide That Such Removal Will Allow Counties And Municipalities To Negotiate The Costs For The Housing And Care Of Municipal Prisoners Held In County Jails; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To County Affairs;Appropriations A
Died In Committee
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