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MS HB956
MS HB956Voting rights; restore to all felons upon satisfying all of the sentencing requirements of the conviction.
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Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
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 A Felony 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 would automatically restore the right to vote for individuals who have been convicted of a felony once they have satisfied all the sentencing requirements of their conviction. Currently, individuals convicted of a felony in Mississippi have their right to vote suspended upon conviction. This bill would change the law to automatically restore their voting rights after they have completed their sentence, without requiring additional action. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of Mississippi's election laws to align with this new provision.
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/HB0956.xml | 01/17/2023 |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/HB/0900-0999/HB0956IN.htm | 01/17/2023 |
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