Case plans for inmates who committed capital offenses; require certain programs be placed within.

HB 1700 requires Mississippi correctional facilities to create specific case plans for inmates convicted of capital offenses within 90 days of admission. These plans must include at least two rehabilitation programs from a list covering criminal thinking, substance abuse, life skills, and behavioral health, plus screenings for issues contributing to the offense. The bill also mandates regular progress reviews by caseworkers every eight weeks and semiannual reports to the Parole Board. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and has not become law.