Dept. of Corrections; require to provide monthly rodent and pest control services at state correctional facilities.

HB 1741 requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections to provide monthly rodent and pest control services at all state correctional facilities. It also mandates the Mississippi State Department of Health to conduct monthly inspections of these facilities for pest control compliance and report findings. The bill directly affects inmates and staff by establishing routine pest management and oversight at all state prisons. The legislation was introduced but died in committee in February 2026 and never became law.