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MS SB2222
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates a new pathway for felony expungement after 20 years of successful sentence completion, expanding beyond the existing 5-year expungement option
- Felonies permanently excluded from the 20-year expungement include rape, sexual battery, third/fourth/subsequent DUI offenses, failure to register as a sex offender, witness intimidation, and abuse/neglect/exploitation of vulnerable persons
- Maintains the existing 5-year expungement pathway for most felonies, which excludes crimes of violence, first-degree arson, drug trafficking, felon in possession of firearm, voyeurism, and embezzlement (among others)
- Limits individuals to one felony expungement under the 5-year provision; the 20-year provision appears to allow additional expungements for eligible offenses
- Takes effect July 1, 2026, and amends Section 99-19-71 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
Legislative Description
Expunction; allow after 20 years of good behavior with certain exceptions.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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