HB109

Mississippi HB109 modifies the habitual offender law to exclude drug and nonviolent offenses when computing prior convictions.

Mississippi HB109 amends the habitual offender sentencing law by excluding drug and nonviolent offenses when determining if a person has two prior convictions. This means that such convictions will not be used to enhance a sentence under the habitual offender statute. The bill also mandates that courts provide an explanation in sentencing orders when deviating from the maximum sentence. The changes take effect from July 1, 2026.