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MS HB179
MS HB179Right to vote; restore automatically once a person has completed all sentencing requirements.
summary
Introduced
01/17/2024
01/17/2024
In Committee
01/17/2024
01/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Introduced Session
2024 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 automatically restore the right to vote for individuals who have been convicted of vote fraud, any crime listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution, or any crime interpreted as disenfranchising by the Attorney General, once they have satisfied all sentencing requirements of their conviction. The bill removes provisions that previously required the removal of such individuals from voter rolls, and instead requires their automatic re-registration once the sentencing requirements are met. The bill also makes conforming changes to related sections of Mississippi's election laws.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)
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 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/HB/HB0179.xml | 01/17/2024 |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/0100-0199/HB0179IN.htm | 01/17/2024 |
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