Loading chat...
MS HB1015
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Baria
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Amends Section 23-15-11 to restore voting rights to persons convicted of disqualifying crimes listed in Mississippi Constitution Section 241 after they complete all sentencing requirements.
-
Modifies Section 23-15-19 to clarify that voting rights restoration applies except as otherwise provided in Section 23-15-11, allowing convicted individuals to regain eligibility upon sentence completion.
-
Brings forward Section 23-15-151 regarding the statewide elections management system's quarterly updates of persons convicted of voter fraud or disqualifying crimes.
-
Effective date: July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Right to vote; restore to people who committed disqualifying crimes upon meeting certain requirements.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019