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MS HB29
MS HB29Earned-discharge credits; authorize offenders on probation/parole to earn for participation in faith-based activities.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 47-7-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Offender Who Is On Probation And Parole May Be Awarded Earned-discharge Credit If He Or She Participates In Faith-based Activities; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to allow offenders on probation or parole, including those in intensive supervision programs, to earn credits that reduce their supervision time by participating in faith-based activities. Starting July 1, 2026, offenders can earn up to 40 hours per month for these activities, which can translate into a reduction of five days off their probation or parole period for every 40 hours earned. To receive these credits, a designated leader from the faith-based organization must submit a monthly report to the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, who will then apply the earned-discharge credits to the offender's sentence discharge date. This provision is in addition to existing earned-discharge credits that offenders can receive for complying with other conditions of their supervision.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0029.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0029IN.htm |
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