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MS HB401
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Butler Dixon
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the parole board from issuing a warrant for a paroled offender's return based solely on the offender being near a firearm in another person's residence or vehicle when the offender claims non-ownership of the firearm.
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Prohibits field officers from making warrantless arrests of paroled offenders based solely on the offender being near a firearm in another person's residence or vehicle when the offender claims non-ownership.
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Requires the parole board to hold a hearing within 21 days of an alleged violation under these circumstances, rather than automatically revoking parole or earned-release supervision.
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Prohibits detention of the offender before a hearing is conducted regarding revocation or modification of parole or earned-release supervision.
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Effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Paroled offenders; prohibit automatic arrest and revocation of parole for being near the vicinity of a firearm under certain circumstances.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017