House Bill 219 Summary

• Changes the definition of "adult," "juvenile," "minor," and "youthful" from age 17 to age 18 years old in Mississippi's probation and parole law.

• Creates parole eligibility for persons who were under age 18 when they committed their offense(s) after serving 20 years of their sentence, regardless of the type of crime (with limited exceptions for capital offenses and life sentences).

• Requires all juvenile offenders eligible for parole under this provision to have a parole hearing before the State Parole Board prior to release.

• Extends the repeal date of Section 47-7-3 from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2027.

• Takes effect July 1, 2025.