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MS SB2043
Bill
AI Summary
- Beginning July 1, 2026, the State Parole Board may reduce parole eligibility dates for nonviolent offenders by the number of days earned through the Earned-Time Allowance Program
- Inmates sentenced after June 30, 1995 can earn up to 4.5 days of earned time for every 30 days served with good conduct, capped at 15% of their sentence
- Offenders under age 21 who committed nonviolent offenses are exempt from the 15% earned-time cap
- Earned time can be forfeited for serious rule violations or frivolous lawsuits (60-180 days depending on number of dismissed lawsuits)
- The act takes effect July 1, 2026 and stands repealed on June 30, 2026 (note: this appears to be a drafting error in the bill)
Legislative Description
Convicted offender earned-time allowance; may be used by State Parole Board in setting parole eligibility.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Corrections1/8/2026
Full Bill Text
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