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MS HB284
MS HB284Voting rights; restore to all felons after satisfying all of the sentencing requirements of the conviction.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 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 voting rights to individuals convicted of a felony once they have fully satisfied all sentencing requirements, such as completing probation or parole. Previously, individuals convicted of certain felonies were permanently disenfranchised unless pardoned, but this bill changes that by removing the permanent disenfranchisement for felonies and ensuring that once a person has completed their sentence, their right to vote is automatically reinstated without needing a separate pardon or application. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of the law to reflect this new provision and includes existing sections related to disqualification from holding office and restoration of suffrage for military service for possible future amendment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0284.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0200-0299/HB0284IN.htm |
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