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MS HB358
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Burnett
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals convicted of felony embezzlement under Sections 97-23-19 or 97-23-25 to petition for expungement 14 years after completing all sentence terms and conditions, including payment of all fines and court costs
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Current law prohibits expungement of embezzlement convictions; this bill creates an exception with a longer waiting period (14 years versus the standard 5 years for other eligible felonies)
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Maintains existing restriction that public officials cannot expunge any conviction related to their official duties
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Limits individuals to one felony expungement, with "one conviction" including all charges arising from the same set of facts
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Effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Expungement; authorize for embezzlement by a state, county, city or town officer 14 years after completing all terms and conditions of sentences.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026