MS HB1713

Restores voting rights to Dexter L. Foster of Harrison County, Mississippi, who lost his right to vote due to a Strong Armed Robbery conviction in Lee County

Specifies Foster was originally sentenced to five years probation on April 30, 2003, with probation revoked on May 20, 2004, and subsequently sentenced to two years imprisonment followed by three years probation

Notes Foster was released on May 6, 2005, and discharged from probation on August 1, 2008

Legislation states Foster has conducted himself as a law-abiding and honorable citizen since his discharge from probation

Takes effect upon passage