Proposed Bills & Laws
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Follow the criminal-justice bills moving through the Mississippi Legislature — and make your voice heard before the vote.
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Parole Eligibility Expansion Act
Expands parole eligibility for non-violent offenders after serving 25% of their sentence.
Juvenile Justice Reform Act
Raises the minimum age of juvenile prosecution and limits solitary confinement for minors.
Criminal Record Expungement Modernization
Streamlines expungement for first-time non-violent felonies and waives filing fees for indigent applicants.
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Act
Establishes new mandatory minimum sentences for several drug offenses.
Prison Healthcare Standards Act
Sets enforceable standards for medical and mental-health care in state correctional facilities.
Bail Reform & Pretrial Fairness Act
Limits cash bail for misdemeanors and creates a pretrial risk-assessment process.
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