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MS HB400
MS HB400Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.
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Introduced
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
In Committee
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
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 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 people who have been convicted of a felony once they have satisfied all the sentencing requirements of their conviction. Currently, people convicted of certain crimes lose their right to vote, but under this bill, their right to vote would be suspended upon conviction and then automatically restored after they have completed their sentence. The bill also makes conforming changes to various sections of the Mississippi code related to voter registration and the state's Statewide Elections Management System to reflect this change.
Committee Categories
Justice
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/HB0400.xml | 01/22/2024 |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0400IN.htm | 01/22/2024 |
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