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MS HB1480
MS HB1480Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all sentencing requirements of a conviction including parole but not probation.
summary
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 Voter Fraud, Bribery, Theft, Arson, Obtaining Money Or Goods Under False Pretense, Perjury, Forgery, Embezzlement, Bigamy Or Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions Except For Murder And Rape 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 Including Parole But Not Probation; 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 restore the right to vote for individuals convicted of certain crimes, such as voter fraud, bribery, theft, and forgery, once they have satisfied all the sentencing requirements of their conviction, including parole but not probation. The bill would amend the state's voter registration laws to remove the lifetime disenfranchisement for these crimes and instead suspend the right to vote upon conviction, with automatic restoration once the sentence is completed. The bill also includes provisions to update the state's voter registration system to reflect these changes.
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/HB1480.xml | 02/20/2024 |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/1400-1499/HB1480IN.htm | 02/20/2024 |
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