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MS HB732
MS HB732Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all sentencing requirements of a conviction including parole but not probation.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
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 Voter Fraud, Bribery, Theft, Arson, Obtaining Money Or Goods Under False Pretense, Perjury, Forgery, Embezzlement, Bigamy Or Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions Except For Murder And Rape Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction And Shall Not Have His Or Her Right To Vote Restored Until He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction Including Parole But Not Probation; 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 modifies Mississippi law regarding voting rights for individuals convicted of certain crimes, specifically aiming to restore voting rights upon completion of all sentencing requirements, excluding probation. It clarifies that individuals convicted of voter fraud, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, bigamy, or other disenfranchising crimes (excluding murder and rape) will have their voting rights suspended upon conviction. These rights will only be restored after they have fully satisfied all aspects of their sentence, including parole, but not probation. The bill also makes conforming amendments to other sections of the Mississippi Code related to voter registration and election administration to align with these changes, and it brings forward existing sections concerning disqualification from office and restoration of suffrage for military service for potential future amendments.
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/HB0732.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0700-0799/HB0732IN.htm |
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