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MS HB1315

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Credell Calhoun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 97-1-7 of the Mississippi Code to establish penalty provisions for attempted capital offenses
  • For attempted murder convictions, allows life imprisonment if fixed by jury in a separate sentencing proceeding, or a minimum of 20 years imprisonment if the jury cannot agree
  • Establishes that penalties for any attempted capital offense cannot exceed the penalty for the actual commission of the offense, but explicitly prohibits imposing the death penalty
  • Takes effect July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Crimes; revise penalties for attempted capital offenses.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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