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MS HB1247

MS HB1247
Voting rights; restore to all felons after satisfying all of the sentencing requirements of the conviction.

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Introduced
01/16/2023
In Committee
01/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 And Shall Not Have His Or Her Right To Vote Restored Until 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, 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 restore the right to vote for all felons in Mississippi after they have completed all the sentencing requirements of their conviction. The bill amends existing laws to provide that a person convicted of a felony shall have their right to vote suspended upon conviction, but will have their right to vote automatically restored once they have satisfied all the sentencing requirements of their conviction. The bill also makes conforming changes to related statutes to ensure felons' voting rights are restored after completing their sentence.

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

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2023/pdf/history/HB/HB1247.xml 01/20/2023
BillText http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1247IN.htm 01/21/2023
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