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MS SB2774
MS SB2774Terms for certain conditional release; authorize MDOC to review for certain elderly inmates sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 47-5-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Corrections May Set The Terms Of Conditional Release For An Inmate Who Has Received A Life Sentence For Capital Murer And Who Has Reached Age 65 Or Older And Has Served A Minimum Of 15 Years Of His Or Her Sentence; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Mississippi law to allow the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to review certain inmates serving life sentences for conditional release, a type of supervised release from prison. Specifically, inmates who have been sentenced to life imprisonment for capital murder, have reached age 65 or older, and have served at least 15 years of their sentence will now be eligible for this review, with the MDOC Records Department setting the terms of their conditional release, rather than the inmate having to petition the sentencing court. This change aims to provide a pathway for older inmates who have served a significant portion of a life sentence to be considered for release under specific conditions.
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/SB2774.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2774IN.htm |
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