HB1586 • 2026

Revocation of probation, post-release supervision or suspension of sentencing; authorize before commencement if new felony committed.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-37.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE STANDARD OF PROOF THAT A COURT USES WHEN DETERMINING WHETHER AN OFFENDERS PROBATION MAY BE REVOKED; TO PROVIDE THAT PROBATION, POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION OR SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE MAY BE REVOKED PRIOR TO ITS COMMENCEMENT IF A NEW FELONY CRIME IS COMMITTED PRIOR TO ITS COMMENCEMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Crime

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Horan
Last action: 2026-03-03
Official status: Dead
Effective date: ** See Tex

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so the exact changes and definitions are speculative without further legislative action.

Revoking Probation for New Felonies

This bill changes the rules about when probation can be taken away from someone who has committed a new felony before their probation starts.

What This Bill Does

Changes how much proof is needed to take away someone's probation if they break the law again.
Allows taking away probation, post-release supervision, or suspended sentence even before it officially begins if a person commits another serious crime.

Who It Names or Affects

People who are on probation or have been given suspended sentences.
Courts that decide whether to revoke someone's probation.

Terms To Know

Absconding: Not showing up for meetings with a supervising officer for six months or more.
Clear and convincing evidence: A high level of proof that shows something is very likely to be true.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass, so it has no effect.
It only applies if a new felony crime happens before probation starts.

Bill History

2026-03-03 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
2026-02-17 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/17 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division B
2026-02-11 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/11 (H) Transmitted To Senate
2026-02-10 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/10 (H) Passed
2026-02-10 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/10 (H) Committee Substitute Adopted
2026-01-28 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/28 (H) Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
2026-01-19 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/19 (H) Referred To Judiciary B

Official Summary Text

Revocation of probation, post-release supervision or suspension of sentencing; authorize before commencement if new felony committed.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1586 *HR26/R1423CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
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To: Judiciary B
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Horan

COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
HOUSE BILL NO. 1586

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-37.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, 1
TO REVISE THE STANDARD OF PROOF THAT A COURT USES WHEN DETERMINING 2
WHETHER AN OFFENDERS PROBATION MAY BE REVOKED; TO PROVIDE THAT 3
PROBATION, POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION OR SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE MAY 4
BE REVOKED PRIOR TO ITS COMMENCEMENT IF A NEW FELONY CRIME IS 5
COMMITTED PRIOR TO ITS COMMENCEMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 6
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 7
SECTION 1. Section 47-7-37.1, Mississippi Code of 1972, is 8
amended as follows: 9
47-7-37.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the 10
contrary, if a court finds by * * * clear and convincing evidence, 11
that a probationer or a person under probation, post-release 12
supervision or suspension of sentence has committed a felony or 13
absconded, the court may revoke his probation and impose any or 14
all of the remaining sentence. For purposes of this section, 15
"absconding from supervision" means the failure of a probationer 16
to report to his supervising officer for six (6) or more 17
consecutive months. 18
The probation, post-release supervision or suspension of 19
sentence may also be revoked of anyone who is sentenced to 20
H. B. No. 1586 *HR26/R1423CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: Revocation of probation, post-release
supervision or suspension of sentencing;
authorize before commencement if new felony
committed.
probation, post-release supervision or suspension of sentence and 21
commits a new felony crime before his or her probation, 22
post-release supervision or suspension of sentence has commenced, 23
the same as if it had already commenced. 24
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 25
and after July 1, 2026, and shall stand repealed on June 30, 2026. 26