Capital murder; include death resulting from domestic violence as.

HB 744 amends Mississippi's capital murder statute to include deaths resulting from domestic violence as a capital offense. Specifically, it adds "domestic violence as provided in Section 97-3-7" to the list of crimes (alongside rape, burglary, and robbery) that trigger capital murder charges if a death occurs during the commission of the crime. This change means individuals who cause a death while committing domestic violence (as legally defined) would face capital murder charges instead of lesser murder charges. The bill does not alter Mississippi's definition of domestic violence but explicitly expands the circumstances under which a killing qualifies as capital murder. It will take effect on July 1, 2026.