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MS HB755

Bill

Status

Failed

4/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

Fred Shanks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

House Bill 755 Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Section 47-7-3 (parole eligibility conditions) from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2027

  • Allows offenders on probation and parole to earn 30 days of supervision reduction for each 30 days of participation in faith-based activities or faith-based sponsored activities, effective July 1, 2024

  • Requires faith-based entity leaders to provide monthly reports to the Department of Corrections by the 15th of each month documenting offender participation to qualify for earned-discharge credits

  • Directs the Department of Corrections to provide time sheets at local parole offices for tracking participation, including offender name, MDOC number, cause number, and activity dates

  • Establishes reporting requirements and applies earned-discharge credits within 30 days of the end of the month credits were earned

Legislative Description

Parole; extend repealer on statute prescribing conditions for eligibility.

Last Action

Died In Conference

4/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Corrections3/19/2024
Corrections1/29/2024

Full Bill Text

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