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MS HB1583

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Horan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Persons convicted of drug trafficking under Section 41-29-139(f) become eligible for parole after serving 50% of their sentence, while those convicted of aggravated trafficking remain ineligible for parole
  • Offenders whose petition for parole eligibility consideration is denied by the circuit court must wait two years before filing another petition, unless granted leave of court
  • Circuit courts must return any parole eligibility petition filed before the two-year waiting period has elapsed without filing it
  • Removes the July 1, 2027 repeal date for Section 47-7-3, making the parole eligibility provisions permanent
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Petition for parole eligibility consideration by trial court; require certain waiting period before successive filing of when petition denied.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/17/2026
Judiciary B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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