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MS HB789

MS HB789
Jury duty; reinstate person's name to master list once voting rights restored upon satisfaction of all sentencing requirements.


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Introduced
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 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; To Amend Section 13-5-1 And 13-5-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Has Been Excluded From The Master List For Jury Service Because He Or She Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector But 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 Name Reinstated To The Master List Automatically Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Bring Forward Section 13-5-4, 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 and eligibility for jury service to individuals convicted of vote fraud or other disenfranchising crimes once they have completed all sentencing requirements, such as paying fines and serving any jail time. Previously, these individuals might have had their rights permanently suspended or faced a lengthy process for restoration. The bill clarifies that upon satisfying all sentencing requirements, their right to vote is automatically reinstated, and their names are automatically added back to the master list for jury service. This change aims to streamline the process of restoring civil rights after a conviction, provided all legal obligations related to the sentence have been met.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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