Aggravated manslaughter; create the crime of.

HB 1324 would create a new criminal offense called "aggravated manslaughter" in Mississippi. It defines this crime as intentional but non-malicious killing in two specific situations: when the victim is a vulnerable adult (over 65 or with disabilities) or when the perpetrator has a prior violent crime conviction. If passed, this would increase penalties to 10-30 years in prison, replacing standard manslaughter sentencing (up to 20 years). The bill died in committee and never became law.