Aggravated manslaughter; create crime and provide criminal penalties for.

SB 2140 would have created a new criminal offense called "aggravated manslaughter" in Mississippi, directly affecting perpetrators who commit manslaughter under specific aggravating circumstances. The bill defined this crime when the victim was a vulnerable adult (senior over 65 or someone with physical/mental disabilities) OR when the perpetrator had a prior violent crime conviction, escalating penalties beyond standard manslaughter. If passed, convicted individuals would face 10-30 years in prison (compared to 2-20 years for regular manslaughter). The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.