MS HB273

Restricts habitual offender sentencing enhancements under Sections 99-19-81 and 99-19-83 to apply only to crimes of violence (as defined in Section 97-3-2), rather than all felonies

Allows parole eligibility for habitual offenders sentenced to life imprisonment, with life sentences calculated at 50 years for early release purposes

Makes habitual offenders convicted of non-violent crimes eligible for earned time allowances and trusty-time sentence reductions

Extends the repeal date for parole eligibility provisions from July 1, 2027 to July 1, 2029

Effective date: July 1, 2026