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MS HB1027
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Sykes
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AI Summary
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Allows persons convicted of vote fraud or crimes listed in Mississippi Constitution Section 241 to have voting rights automatically restored once all sentencing requirements are satisfied, rather than permanently losing voting rights.
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Excludes persons convicted of murder, rape, or statutory rape from automatic restoration; these individuals require a two-thirds vote of both houses of the legislature to restore voting rights.
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Modifies voter registration and election management procedures to automatically remove names from voter rolls upon conviction and automatically restore names once sentencing requirements are completed.
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Applies automatic restoration procedures to county registrars, election commissioners, and the Statewide Elections Management System across all Mississippi counties.
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Takes effect July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Right to vote; restore automatically to certain persons who have completed all sentencing requirements.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019