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MS HB1518
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cheikh Taylor
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AI Summary
- Extends Mississippi's wrongful conviction compensation program to include persons sentenced beyond the maximum term authorized by law for their felony offense
- Awards $50,000 per year of incarceration beyond the legally authorized maximum sentence, capped at $500,000 total per claimant, paid in annual $50,000 installments
- Claimants must file within 3 years of release; those released before July 1, 2026 must file by June 30, 2029
- Attorney's fees set at 10% for filing, 20% if contested, and 25% if appealed, paid separately from claimant's award and not deducted from compensation
- Waives state immunity for these claims and exempts awards from state income tax
Legislative Description
Persons wrongfully sentenced; allow compensation for in same manner as persons wrongfully convicted.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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