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MS HC17
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kabir Karriem
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AI Summary
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Proposes an amendment to Section 253 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to automatically restore voting rights to individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes
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Restoration would occur 5 years after completion of sentence, probation, and/or payment of restitution related to the nonviolent offense
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Maintains the existing requirement that restoration of voting rights for violent crime convictions requires a two-thirds vote of both houses of the Legislature
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Directs the Secretary of State to submit this proposed amendment to voters in the November 2021 general election
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to provide automatic restoration of suffrage for persons convicted of nonviolent crimes.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021