Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB1697: Case plans for inmates who committed violent offenses; require certain programs be placed within.
Status: Failed, February 3, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-3.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CASE PLANS OF INMATES WHO HAVE COMMITTED VIOLENT OFFENSES SHALL CONTAIN CERTAIN PROGRAMS FOR REHABILITATIVE PURPOSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to amend section 47-7-3.1, mississippi code of 1972, to provide that the case plans of inmates who have committed violent offenses shall contain certain programs for rehabilitative purposes; and for related purposes.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-3.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CASE PLANS OF INMATES WHO HAVE COMMITTED VIOLENT OFFENSES SHALL CONTAIN CERTAIN PROGRAMS FOR REHABILITATIVE PURPOSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 47-7-3.1. (1) In consultation with the Parole Board, the department shall develop a case plan for all parole-eligible inmates to guide an inmate's rehabilitation while in the department's custody and to reduce the likelihood of recidivism after release. (2) (a) The case plan shall include, but not be limited to: ( * * *i) Programming and treatment requirements based on the results of a risk and needs assessment; ( * * *ii) Any programming or treatment requirements contained in the sentencing order; and ( * * *iii) General behavior requirements in accordance with the rules and policies of the department. *HR31/R999* H. B. No. 1697 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/HR31/R999 PAGE 1 (OM\JAB) (b) In addition to the requirements in paragraph (a) of this subsection, within ninety (90) days of admission, the department shall complete a case plan that requires screening for physiological and/or social issues on inmates who committed violent offenses. Additionally, such case plans shall consist of programs such as 70 …
Sponsors
- Banks, Earle S. (D, 67) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Corrections;Judiciary B
Subjects: Case plans for inmates who committed violent offenses
Common questions
- What is HB1697?
- HB1697 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Case plans for inmates who committed violent offenses; require certain programs be placed within.
- What does HB1697 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend section 47-7-3.1, mississippi code of 1972, to provide that the case plans of inmates who have committed violent offenses shall contain certain programs for rehabilitative purposes; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB1697?
- Failed as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (February 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1697?
- Banks, Earle S. (D, 67).
- Where is the official record for HB1697?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1697.xml
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