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MS HB1225
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kabir Karriem
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections and private correctional facilities to completely segregate housing for inmates convicted of nonviolent crimes from those convicted of violent crimes, effective July 1, 2021
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Repeals the "85% rule" that prohibited inmates sentenced after June 30, 1995 from earning more than 15% reduction of their sentence through earned-time allowances
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Expands parole eligibility for nonviolent offenders who have served at least 10 years of their sentence or are age 50 or older, allowing them to petition the sentencing judge for parole consideration
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Makes inmates sentenced to life imprisonment (including life without parole) for violent crimes committed as minors eligible for parole consideration
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Requires the State Parole Board to investigate and make recommendations to the Governor by majority vote on all applications for commutations, pardons, and clemency
Legislative Description
Nonviolent offenders; require certain segregated housing, repeal 85% rule, expand authority of judge to make eligible for parole.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021