Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session
An Act To Enact The Nonviolent Firearm Offense Early Intervention Program Act; To Define Terms; To Direct A Court To Construe The Term Nonviolent Firearm-related Offense Broadly; To Require The Sentencing Court To Order All Qualifying Offenders To Participate In A Program Unless The Court Determines An Exception Applies; To Provide That Satisfactory Program Attendance May, In The Discretion Of The Sentencing Court, Satisfy The Criminal Sentence Required In Lieu Of Any Other Criminal Penalty Or Fine Authorized By Law; To Create The Nonviolent Firearm Offense Early Intervention Program Within The Department Of Mental Health; To Set Forth Certain Requirements And Procedures For The Program; To Provide That A Parent Or Guardian Of An Offender Participating In The Program May Be Fined For Causing The Absence Of The Offender; To Provide That Funding For Rehabilitation Programs May Be Provided Through Federal Grants, Private Or Philanthropic Grants, Support From Existing Department Of Mental Health Funds And Specific Appropriation By The Legislature; To Provide That If A Certified Rehabilitation Program Is Not Available Within A Certain Distance Of An Offender's Residence, The Court…
Died In Committee (2026-02-03)