MS SB2226

Establishes reduced sentencing guidelines for juvenile offenders (under 18 at time of offense) convicted of murder: first-degree murder carries up to 40 years (or 10-20 years if jury doesn't agree), second-degree murder up to 30 years (or 5-15 years), and capital murder up to 50 years (or 15-25 years)

Removes life without parole as a sentencing option for juveniles convicted of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, or capital murder

Creates parole eligibility for juvenile offenders convicted of murder offenses after serving 25% of a definite sentence or 10 years of a life sentence, with retroactive application regardless of when the offense was committed

Requires the State Parole Board to establish procedures for determining parole hearing dates for eligible juvenile offenders convicted before July 1, 2022, with rules to be in place by December 31, 2022

Mandates the Department of Corrections to complete case plans for retroactively parole-eligible juvenile offenders by December 31, 2022, to facilitate their potential release