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MS HC10Constitution; amend to provide automatic restoration of suffrage for persons convicted of nonviolent crimes.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 253, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide For The Automatic Restoration Of Suffrage To Any Person Disqualified By Reason Of A Nonviolent Crime, After A Period Of Five Years From The Completion Of Any Sentence, Probation And/or Payment Of Restitution; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to the Mississippi Constitution to automatically restore the right to vote (suffrage) for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes. Currently, individuals convicted of certain crimes lose their right to vote. This proposed change would allow these individuals to regain their voting rights five years after they have completed all aspects of their sentence, including any probation or payment of restitution, without needing to take further action. The resolution also clarifies that restoring voting rights for those convicted of violent crimes would still require a supermajority vote of two-thirds in both houses of the Legislature.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
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/HC/HC0010.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HC/HC0010IN.htm |
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