MS Inmate Labor Accountability and Rehabilitation Act; enact.

HB 1001 requires Mississippi inmates to produce goods/services under state supervision, with sales proceeds allocated to cover their court-ordered obligations (like child support, fines, and restitution) before savings. Specifically, 25% of net earnings funds these obligations, 15% covers administrative costs, 50% is saved for the inmate’s release, and 10% is available for incidental expenses. The bill mandates an oversight committee to approve inmate-produced goods, annual public reporting on sales and fund allocation, and requires the Department of Corrections to provide financial literacy training. It directly affects incarcerated individuals in Mississippi’s correctional facilities by linking their labor earnings to rehabilitation and financial accountability.