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MS SB2219
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes burglary of a dwelling (Section 97-17-32(1)) from the definition of "crime of violence" for intervention court eligibility purposes
- Allows individuals with prior dwelling burglary convictions to potentially participate in drug courts, mental health courts, veterans courts, and other problem-solving intervention court programs
- Adds explicit exclusion of trafficking in controlled substances convictions from intervention court eligibility
- Clarifies that participants cannot have pending criminal proceedings alleging violent crimes or prior felony trafficking convictions
- Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Intervention court; amend criteria for participation in.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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