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MS SB2043
MS SB2043Convicted offender earned-time allowance; may be used by State Parole Board in setting parole eligibility.
summary
Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 47-5-138 And 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Incarcerated Felon May Have His Or Her Parole Eligibility Date Reduced By The State Parole Board By The Number Of Days Equal To The Offender's Earned-time Allowance Program; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, allows the Mississippi State Parole Board to reduce the parole eligibility date for individuals convicted of nonviolent offenses by the number of days of "earned time" they have accumulated. Earned time is a program where inmates can earn credits towards reducing their sentence based on good conduct and performance, as outlined in Section 47-5-138 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which specifies that for sentences imposed after June 30, 1995, inmates can earn up to four and a half days for every thirty days served, not exceeding 15% of their sentence. This change aims to provide an additional incentive for good behavior and may allow eligible offenders to be considered for parole sooner.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died On Calendar (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2043.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2043CS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2043IN.htm |
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