Bill > SB2583

This bill, known as the Restoration of Voting Rights Act, automatically restores the right to vote for individuals who have lost it due to certain felony convictions, provided they have fully completed all terms of their sentence, including prison, parole, probation, or supervision, and have remained free of any new crimes or arrests for a two-year period following the completion of their sentence. This restoration happens by operation of law, meaning no further legislative action is needed for an individual to regain their suffrage. The bill also amends existing law to clarify that individuals who meet these conditions will no longer be disqualified as electors due to their past conviction, and their names will be added to the pollbooks if they are otherwise qualified to vote. The Mississippi Constitution of 1890, referenced in the bill, outlines the conditions under which citizens can be disqualified from voting, including for certain crimes. This legislation aims to streamline the process of regaining voting rights after a person has demonstrated rehabilitation and complied with all legal requirements.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2583.xml