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MS HB268
MS HB268Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.
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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 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 modifies Mississippi's voting rights laws to automatically restore voting rights to individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes once they have completed all sentencing requirements. Specifically, the bill addresses individuals convicted of vote fraud, crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890, or crimes that have been interpreted as disenfranchising in later Attorney General opinions. Under the new provisions, when a person is convicted of these crimes, their right to vote will be suspended, but will be automatically restored upon satisfying all sentencing requirements. The bill amends several sections of the Mississippi Code to ensure consistency with this new approach, including updating provisions related to voter registration, the Statewide Elections Management System, and how convicted individuals are handled in the voter registration process. The changes aim to provide a more streamlined path to voting rights restoration for individuals who have completed their criminal sentences, potentially reducing barriers to civic participation for those who have paid their debt to society.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0268.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0200-0299/HB0268IN.htm |
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