MS SB2228

Clarifies the list of "nonviolent crimes" eligible for parole for offenders convicted between June 30, 1995 and July 1, 2014 by removing felonious abuse of vulnerable adults, felonies with enhanced penalties, and sale/manufacture of controlled substances from the list of parole-ineligible offenses

Retains parole ineligibility for violent crimes including homicide, robbery, manslaughter, sex crimes, arson, burglary of an occupied dwelling, aggravated assault, kidnapping, felony child abuse, and exploitation

Allows offenders convicted of drug possession (including those with enhanced penalties under Section 41-29-147) to be eligible for parole

Permits offenders convicted of sale or manufacture of controlled substances to be eligible for parole after serving one-fourth (1/4) of their sentence

Amends Section 47-7-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to take effect immediately upon passage