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MS HB706
MS HB706Nonviolent offenders, certain; require Department of Corrections to house within a 100 mile radius of offenders' release residences.
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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 47-5-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Corrections To House Any Nonviolent Offender Within A One Hundred Mile Radius Of His Or Her Release Residence If The Offender Has A Sentence Of Ten Years Or Less Or Has Ten Years Remaining On His Or Her Sentence; To Amend Section 47-4-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to house nonviolent offenders within a 100-mile radius of their intended release residences, provided they have a sentence of 10 years or less, or 10 years or less remaining on their sentence. This requirement applies to both state-run facilities and private correctional facilities that house state inmates, and it takes effect on July 1, 2026, applying to offenders incarcerated before that date as well. The bill also makes conforming changes to related laws to ensure this new housing requirement is integrated into the state's correctional system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/HB/HB0706.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0700-0799/HB0706IN.htm |
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