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MS HB834

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 23-15-11 to allow persons convicted of nonviolent disqualifying crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution to have voting rights restored two years after completing all sentencing requirements.

  • Modifies Section 23-15-19 to clarify that the voting restrictions do not apply to those who have satisfied the two-year waiting period following completion of sentencing for nonviolent disqualifying crimes.

  • Brings forward Section 23-15-151 regarding the maintenance of lists of persons convicted of voter fraud or disqualifying crimes in the Statewide Elections Management System.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Right to vote; restore to people who committed nonviolent disqualifying crimes upon meeting certain requirements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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