Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB28: Parolees who participate in faith-based or faith-based sponsored activities; authorize reduction of time spent on probation.
Status: Failed, March 3, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-40, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFENDER WHO IS ON PROBATION AND PAROLE MAY BE AWARDED EARNED-DISCHARGE CREDIT IF HE OR SHE PARTICIPATES IN FAITH-BASED ACTIVITIES OR FAITH-BASED SPONSORED ACTIVITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER FOR AN OFFENDER TO RECEIVE SUCH CREDIT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to amend section 47-7-40, mississippi code of 1972, to provide that an offender who is on probation and parole may be awarded earned-discharge credit if he or she participates in faith-based activities or faith-based sponsored activities; to require certain reporting requirements in order for an offender to receive such credit; and for related purposes.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-40, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFENDER WHO IS ON PROBATION AND PAROLE MAY BE AWARDED EARNED-DISCHARGE CREDIT IF HE OR SHE PARTICIPATES IN FAITH-BASED ACTIVITIES OR FAITH-BASED SPONSORED ACTIVITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER FOR AN OFFENDER TO RECEIVE SUCH CREDIT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 47-7-40, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 47-7-40. (1) The commissioner shall establish rules and regulations for implementing the earned-discharge program that allows offenders on probation and parole to reduce the period of supervision for complying with conditions of probation. Such rules and regulations shall also be established for discharge credits earned pursuant to subsection (7) of this section. The department shall have the authority to award earned-discharge credits to all offenders placed on probation, parole, or post-release supervision who are in compliance with the terms and conditions of supervision. An offender serving a Mississippi sentence for an eligible offense in any jurisdiction under the *HR26/R1242* H. B. No. 28 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/HR26/R1242 PAGE 1 (OM\KW) Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision shall be eligible for earned-discharge credits under this section. Offenders shall not be denied earned-discharge credits solely based on nonpayment of fees or fines …
Sponsors
- Scott, Omeria (D, 80) · primary sponsor
- Eubanks, Dan (R, 25)
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Corrections;Judiciary, Division B
- : Transmitted To Senate
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : DR - TSDP: JB To CN
- : DR - TSDP: CN To JB
- : Referred To Corrections;Judiciary B
Votes
- Passed (February 10, 2026): 111 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: Parolees who participate in faith-based or faith-based sponsored activities
Common questions
- What is HB28?
- HB28 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Parolees who participate in faith-based or faith-based sponsored activities; authorize reduction of time spent on probation.
- What does HB28 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend section 47-7-40, mississippi code of 1972, to provide that an offender who is on probation and parole may be awarded earned-discharge credit if he or she participates in faith-based activities or faith-based sponsored activities; to require certain reporting requirements in order for an offender to receive such credit; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB28?
- Failed as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (March 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB28?
- Scott, Omeria (D, 80), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB28?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0028.xml
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