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MS HB1184

MS HB1184
Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.


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Introduced
02/14/2024
In Committee
02/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 aims to automatically restore the right to vote for individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes, including vote fraud or any crime listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution, once they have satisfied all the sentencing requirements of their conviction. The bill amends various sections of the Mississippi Code to suspend the right to vote upon conviction but automatically restore it after the person has completed their sentence. The bill also requires the Statewide Elections Management System to be updated to reflect these changes and ensure that eligible voters are able to participate in elections.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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