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SB 2228 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Expunction; reduce waiting period for eligibility.

SB 2228 reduces the waiting period for felony expungement in Mississippi from three years to a shorter timeframe after completing all sentence terms and paying fines. It directly affects individuals convicted of certain felonies (excluding violent crimes, drug trafficking, repeated DUIs, firearm offenses, and sex offenses) who have met all sentencing requirements. The bill allows one felony expungement per person, with courts retaining nonpublic records for law enforcement and first-offender determinations. It maintains existing prohibitions on expunging convictions related to official duties or specific serious offenses listed in the bill. This policy change aims to help eligible individuals remove past convictions from public records more quickly.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReduces felony expungement waiting period, enabling record clearance for non-violent offenders post-sentence completion, aligning with reform goals to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation opportunities.92% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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MINOR
This bill reduces the waiting period for expunging a felony criminal record from five years to three years after completing all terms and conditions of the sentence. The change applies to all eligible felons who meet the existing criteria, making it easier and faster for individuals to clear their criminal records from public view. This policy change aims to improve opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration into society by reducing barriers to employment and housing.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains the same in terms of which offenses are eligible for expungement, but the time requirement for eligibility has been shortened for all qualifying felons.
ELIGIBILITY

Reduced the waiting period for felony expungement from five years to three years after successful completion of all sentence terms and conditions.

TECHNICAL

Updated document formatting and page numbering to reflect committee substitute version with official legislative markings.

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Committee
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Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
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Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred To Judiciary, Division B
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0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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