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HB 1444 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

DOC; require to provide inmates with protective equipment when using raw cleaning chemicals.

HB 1444 requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections (DOC) to provide protective gear - including face masks, gloves, and eye protection - to state inmates assigned to work involving strong cleaning chemicals, such as acids or alkalies. This applies specifically to inmates serving sentences longer than one year who use raw cleaning chemicals in their work assignments. The bill mandates this safety measure by amending existing correctional codes to ensure DOC complies when inmates handle such chemicals. It does not change inmate pay or program eligibility but directly affects inmate safety during specific cleaning tasks.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates protective equipment for inmates handling hazardous chemicals, improving correctional safety standards per DOC requirements.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates protective equipment for inmates handling hazardous chemicals, directly enhancing workplace safety standards for correctional laborers.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Signed Apr 6, 2026
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What changed between versions

As Passed the lower → Current version · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill text has been updated to reflect its progression from the House floor to the Governor's desk. This change indicates that the bill has successfully passed the House and is now awaiting the Governor's signature or veto. No substantive policy, legal, or operational changes were made to the content of the bill itself.
TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated from 'As Passed the House' to 'As Sent to Governor', and the session header was adjusted to match this new status, reflecting the bill's procedural movement rather than a change in law.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 11, 2026 · House Feb 10, 2026

How they voted

51–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 52
Mar 11, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican34
33 Yea 1
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Apr 6, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Conference Report Adopted
lower
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Conference Report Filed
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed As Amended
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Referred To Corrections
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed As Amended
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
Referred To Corrections
lower
0 primary · 4 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.