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MS SB2345

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 99-19-81 to require that prior felony convictions must include actual incarceration for sentences of one year or more to count toward habitual offender status
  • Mandates maximum term of imprisonment for individuals convicted of a felony with two prior separate felony or federal convictions involving actual incarceration of one year or more
  • Allows courts to deviate from maximum sentence only with written explanation in the sentencing order stating the reason for deviation
  • Eliminates parole and probation eligibility for habitual offenders sentenced under this statute
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Habitual offender; revise sentencing under.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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