MS HC8

Proposes amending Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to automatically restore voting rights to individuals convicted of voter fraud, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money under false pretenses, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, bigamy, or other disenfranchising crimes once they complete all sentencing requirements including parole

Maintains permanent disenfranchisement only for persons convicted of murder or rape

Repeals Section 253 of the Mississippi Constitution, which currently requires a two-thirds vote of both legislative houses to restore voting rights to individuals disqualified due to criminal convictions

Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to voters on the November 2022 general election ballot

Changes voting rights suspension from permanent to temporary for most disenfranchising offenses, with automatic restoration upon completion of sentence rather than requiring legislative action