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MS SB2314

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires mandatory maximum prison sentences for persons convicted of felonies punishable by more than 5 years imprisonment who have two prior felony convictions (state or federal) from separate incidents, both occurring when defendant was 18 years or older, with each prior conviction involving at least 1 year served in prison
  • Eliminates judicial discretion to reduce, suspend, or otherwise deviate from the maximum sentence without written explanation in the sentencing order
  • Prohibits parole or probation eligibility for habitual offenders sentenced under this statute
  • Establishes a 10-year lookback period, excluding prior felony convictions if more than 10 years elapsed between completion of the prior sentence and commission of the current offense
  • Takes effect July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Habitual offender; revise sentencing.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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