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MS HB1514

Bill

Status

Failed

4/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restores voting rights to Joseph L. Jones of Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, who lost eligibility due to felony convictions
  • Jones was convicted on June 28, 2002, in Smith County of Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, and Grand Larceny; sentenced to 10 years for each of the first two crimes plus 5 years probation, and 3 years plus 5 years probation for Grand Larceny
  • Jones completed all terms of his sentence and was discharged on March 4, 2016
  • Legislature recognizes Jones has conducted himself as a law-abiding and honorable citizen since his release
  • Act takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Suffrage; restore to Joseph L. Jones of Jefferson Davis County.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B3/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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