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MS HB445
MS HB445Right to vote; restore automatically once a person has completed all sentencing requirements.
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Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to provide that a person who is otherwise a qualified elector and has been convicted of vote fraud, any crime listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution, or any crime interpreted as disenfranchising in later Attorney General opinions, shall have their right to vote suspended upon conviction but shall have their right to vote automatically restored once they have satisfied all of the sentencing requirements of the conviction. The bill also makes related changes to reflect this automatic restoration of voting rights.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 01/31/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2023/pdf/history/HB/HB0445.xml | 01/12/2023 |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0445IN.htm | 01/12/2023 |
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