HB1736Introduced in the House
Study on dyslexia among inmates; authorize MDOC to conduct.
Introduced by Rob Roberson, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Authorize And Direct The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Conduct A Comprehensive Study Of Inmates Under Its Jurisdiction To Determine The Prevalence Of Individuals With Dyslexia And Make A Report Thereon To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · February 10, 2026
117
Yes
1
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Not Voting |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Corrections
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Corrections
Died In Committee
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