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HB 595

Fresh Start Act; revise certain provisions of.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kabir Karriem

HB 595 proposed revisions to Mississippi's Fresh Start Act provisions but died in committee without advancing to a floor vote.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 595

Legislative bill overview

HB 595, the Fresh Start Act, proposes revisions to existing provisions in Mississippi law, though the specific amendments are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill was referred to the Business and Commerce Committee and Judiciary B Committee before dying in committee on February 4, 2025.

Why is this important

Without access to the bill's full text, the real-world impact cannot be precisely determined. However, bills titled "Fresh Start Act" typically address debt relief, criminal record expungement, or financial rehabilitation provisions—areas that directly affect individual economic opportunity and social reintegration.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available records: The specific provisions being revised are not publicly detailed in the legislative summary, making it difficult to assess stakeholder concerns
  • Committee referral to multiple jurisdictions: Referral to both Business/Commerce and Judiciary suggests potential overlap or disagreement about the bill's primary focus
  • Failure to advance: The bill's death in committee indicates insufficient support, though the reasons are not documented in available sources

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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