MS SB2118

Clarifies that a "second or subsequent offense" for drug convictions requires prior convictions arising from separate incidents at different times, and corrects statutory language regarding marijuana.

Allows prisoners to file successive post-conviction relief motions when intervening state law changes would result in a lesser sentence for the same offense committed after the law's adoption or enactment.

Adds new grounds for exceeding the three-year statute of limitations on post-conviction motions when state law changes would have actually affected the conviction or sentence outcome.

Amends post-conviction relief procedures to clarify that dismissal or denial of relief is not a bar to subsequent applications if new state law would result in a lesser sentence.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.