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MS HB1985

MS HB1985
Suffrage; restore to Jason Terrell Carter of Madison County.


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Introduced
03/12/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/03/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Jason Terrell Carter Of Madison County, Mississippi.

AI Summary

This bill restores the right to vote (suffrage) to Jason Terrell Carter of Madison County, Mississippi, who was previously disqualified from voting due to a criminal conviction. Specifically, Carter was convicted of armed robbery on April 14, 2005, and sentenced to serve multiple concurrent prison terms totaling 30 years. He was discharged from custody on April 25, 2013. The bill notes that since his release, Carter has conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen. By passing this individual bill, the Mississippi Legislature is specifically granting Carter the right to vote again, effectively removing his prior voting restrictions that typically accompany felony convictions. The bill would take effect immediately upon its passage, allowing Carter to regain his full voting rights.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 04/03/2025)

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