Dept. of Corrections; require to convene unexpected fatality review team for certain inmate deaths.

HB 1738 requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to convene an unexpected fatality review team for any inmate death not caused by a diagnosed terminal illness. The review team, including legislative committee chairs and health officials, must investigate the cause, develop recommendations, and create a corrective action plan within 10 days of the review. MDOC must publicly post all review reports and corrective plans online within 120 days of the death, making findings and proposed changes transparent to the public. This bill directly affects incarcerated individuals and MDOC operations by mandating systematic reviews to prevent future deaths and improve safety practices.