MS HB696

Clarifies that a "second or subsequent offense" for drug convictions requires prior convictions arising from separate incidents at different times, and corrects spelling of "marijuana" in drug statute Section 41-29-147.

Adds exception to the three-year statute of limitations for post-conviction relief motions when there has been an adoption or enactment of state law that would have adversely affected the outcome of the conviction or sentence under Section 99-39-5.

Allows dismissal or denial of post-conviction relief applications to not bar a second or successive application when there has been an adoption or enactment of state law that would have adversely affected the conviction or sentence outcome under Section 99-39-27.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.