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MS SB2202

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 99-19-83 of the Mississippi Code to modify sentencing requirements for habitual violent offenders
  • Changes the requirement so that both of the two previous felony convictions must be crimes of violence (as defined by Section 97-3-2), rather than just one
  • Offenders meeting this revised criteria are sentenced to life imprisonment with no eligibility for parole, probation, or early release from the Department of Corrections
  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Violent habitual offender; require both previous crimes to have been crimes of violence.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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