MS SB2049

Extends the repeal date of the Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act (Sections 47-5-701 through 47-5-729) from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2029.

Allows the Governor to declare a prison system overcrowding state of emergency when prison population exceeds 95% of operating capacity for 30 consecutive days and other conditions are met.

Permits the Governor to advance parole eligibility dates by 30 to 90 days for qualified inmates (those not convicted of violent crimes or serving as habitual offenders) during a declared emergency.

Requires the Commissioner of Corrections and State Parole Board to report to the Governor within 10 days of the 30th day of overcrowding, and allows the Governor to order additional advancements of up to 90 days if overcrowding persists after 60 days.

Automatically resets conditionally advanced parole dates to original dates when the emergency is terminated, unless inmates were released on parole.