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MS HB1289
MS HB1289Voting rights; restore to all felons after satisfying all of the sentencing requirements of the conviction.
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Introduced
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
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 amends Mississippi law to 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. The bill changes the requirements for being a qualified elector in the state, removing the provision that disqualifies individuals who have been convicted of a crime listed in the state constitution. The bill also requires the Statewide Elections Management System to automatically restore the voter registration and ballot access of those who have completed their criminal sentences. Overall, this bill aims to restore voting rights to Mississippians with felony convictions after they have fulfilled their sentences.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (21)
Jeramey Anderson (D)*,
Tracy Arnold (R)*,
Willie Bailey (D)*,
Randy Boyd (R)*,
Angela Cockerham (I)*,
Ronnie Crudup (D)*,
Oscar Denton (D)*,
John Faulkner (D)*,
Karl Gibbs (D)*,
Josh Hawkins (R)*,
Gregory Holloway (D)*,
Kenji Holloway (D)*,
Jeffrey Hulum (D)*,
Keith Jackson (D)*,
Lataisha Jackson (D)*,
Kabir Karriem (D)*,
Carl Mickens (D)*,
Solomon Osborne (D)*,
Robert Sanders (D)*,
Cheikh Taylor (D)*,
Rickey Thompson (D)*,
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/HB1289.xml | 02/19/2024 |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1289IN.htm | 02/19/2024 |
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