MS HB246

Allows individuals convicted of felonies listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution to restore their voting rights by meeting specific conditions and obtaining a certificate of restoration of suffrage from the sentencing court.

Requires completion of all court-imposed terms and conditions, including incarceration, post-release supervision, probation, or parole before suffrage restoration eligibility.

Mandates a three-year felony-free period following completion of all sentence conditions before a person may petition for restoration of suffrage.

Requires the sentencing court clerk to verify the petitioner has no other felony convictions and issue a certificate of restoration, which must be forwarded to the county registrar to allow voter registration.

Effective July 1, 2018.