Mississippi House bill in Session 2026.
Status: failed. Latest action: February 3, 2026.
Requests for DNA testing; clarify that they are excepted from bar on second or successive motions for post-conviction relief.
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.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-03 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-03 | Latest Action | (H) Died In Committee |