Mississippi SB2223 amends sentencing for violent habitual offenders by requiring both previous crimes to be crimes of violence.
Mississippi SB2223 revises sentencing for violent habitual offenders by mandating that both prior convictions must be crimes of violence. This change ensures that only those with a history of violent crimes face the harshest penalties. Under this bill, individuals convicted of a felony who have two prior convictions for violent crimes will be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole, probation, or early release. This act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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