MS SB2140

Creates new crime of "aggravated manslaughter" for intentional killings without malice where the victim was a vulnerable adult, senior citizen over 65, individual with known physical or mental disabilities, or where the perpetrator had a prior violent crime conviction

Aggravated manslaughter carries a mandatory sentence of 10 to 30 years in the Department of Corrections

Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-3-25, which currently covers standard manslaughter (up to 20 years) and child homicide (up to 30 years)

Standard manslaughter penalties remain unchanged: fine of at least $500, up to 1 year in county jail, or 2-20 years in state custody