MS SB2262

Creates two degrees of house burglary: first degree (violent) for breaking and entering while armed with a deadly weapon or with intent to commit a crime of violence, punishable by 10-25 years; second degree (nonviolent) for unarmed entry with intent to commit a non-violent crime, punishable by up to 15 years

Increases the minimum sentence for first-degree house burglary from 3 years to 10 years

Amends the crimes of violence list to specify that only first-degree burglary (Section 97-17-23(1)) qualifies as a crime of violence, excluding second-degree burglary

Makes persons charged with second-degree burglary newly eligible for drug intervention courts and veterans/mental health intervention courts by removing the blanket exclusion for all house burglary charges

Effective date of July 1, 2023