HB945Introduced in the House
Requests for DNA testing; clarify that they are excepted from bar on second or successive motions for post-conviction relief.
Introduced by Fred Shanks, District 60
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Sections 99-39-23 And 99-39-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Requests For Dna Testing Are Excepted From The Bar On Second Or Successive Motions For Post-conviction Relief; To Bring Forward Section 99-39-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Judiciary B
Died In Committee
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