HB28Introduced in the House
Parolees who participate in faith-based or faith-based sponsored activities; authorize reduction of time spent on probation.
Introduced by Omeria Scott, District 80
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · February 10, 2026
111
Yes
4
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Not Voting |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Corrections;Judiciary B
DR - TSDP: CN To JB
DR - TSDP: JB To CN
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Corrections;Judiciary, Division B
Died In Committee
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