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MS SB2223
MS SB2223Violent habitual offender; require both previous crimes to have been crimes of violence.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Sentencing Of An Offender As An Habitual Violent Offender By Requiring Both Previous Crimes To Have Been Crimes Of Violence; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to revise the sentencing requirements for an offender to be classified as a "habitual violent offender," a designation that leads to a mandatory life sentence without parole or early release. Previously, an offender could be sentenced as a habitual violent offender if they had been convicted of two prior felonies or federal crimes, and at least one of those prior felonies was a "crime of violence" (defined by Section 97-3-2 of Mississippi Code). This bill changes that requirement by mandating that *both* of the previous felony convictions must have been crimes of violence for the offender to be subject to this enhanced sentencing.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2223.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2223IN.htm |
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