HB1744Introduced in the House
Department of Health and MDOC; require to establish Hepatitis C and HIV Treatment Program for state inmates.
Introduced by Becky Currie, District 92
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 41-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Health And The Department Of Corrections' Comprehensive Healthcare Services Provider To Establish A Hepatitis C Program And A Hiv Treatment Program For State Inmates; To Provide That The Department Of Health And The Department Of Corrections Shall Develop A Plan For Improving The Health Of Female Inmates; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · February 12, 2026
120
Yes
0
No
2
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 Public Health and Human Services;Corrections
DR - TSDP: PH To CN
DR - TSDP: CN To PH
Title Suff Do Pass
Read the Third Time
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Corrections;Appropriations
Died In Committee
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