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MS SB2034

MS SB2034
Restoration of the Right to Vote Act; enact.

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Introduced
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Enact The Restoration Of The Right To Vote Act; To Provide That A Person Who 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 Or Judicial Opinions Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector, 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 23-15-11, 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Restoration of the Right to Vote Act, proposes to automatically restore the right to vote for individuals convicted of vote fraud, certain crimes listed in the Mississippi Constitution, or other crimes deemed disenfranchising, once they have completed all sentencing requirements for their conviction. It amends existing Mississippi laws to reflect this change, ensuring that individuals who are otherwise qualified to vote will have their voting rights suspended upon conviction but reinstated automatically upon fulfilling their sentence, and that their names will be re-added to voter rolls. The bill also specifies that this restoration applies to those who are otherwise qualified electors and clarifies the process for updating voter registration systems.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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