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MS SB2225

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi's habitual offender sentencing law (Section 99-19-81) to exclude prior felony convictions from consideration when more than 10 years have passed since sentence completion
  • The 10-year clock runs from the date the prior felony sentence was completed to the date the new offense was committed
  • Currently, habitual offenders with two prior felonies (with sentences of 1+ years each) must receive maximum sentences without parole or probation eligibility
  • Sponsored by Senator Simmons (12th District) and referred to the Senate Judiciary, Division B committee
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Habitual offender; prior felonies with completed sentences more than 10 years prior to date of offense not considered.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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