MS SB2134

Clarifies parole ineligibility for offenders convicted between 1995 and 2014 by removing certain offenses (arson, felonious abuse of vulnerable adults, felonies with enhanced penalties, and sale or manufacture of controlled substances) from the definition of "nonviolent crime" under Section 47-7-3(1)(f).

Specifies that offenders convicted of possession of controlled substances after July 1, 1995, remain eligible for parole, while those convicted of sale or manufacture of controlled substances are eligible after serving one-fourth of their sentence.

Maintains existing parole ineligibility for confirmed and habitual criminals, sex offenders, persons sentenced to life without parole, and those convicted of crimes of violence on or after July 1, 2014.

Preserves age-based parole eligibility allowing inmates age 60 or older who have served at least 10 years to be eligible for parole consideration, with specific exceptions for habitual offenders, violent crime offenders, sex offenders, and drug traffickers.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.