MS SB2359

Creates the "Restoration of Voting Rights Act" to automatically restore voting rights to persons disqualified for certain crimes upon completion of sentence plus a two-year crime- and arrest-free period.

Voting rights are restored by operation of law without requiring legislative action, provided the person has fully completed all prison, parole, probation, or supervision terms.

Amends Section 23-15-11 to clarify that persons convicted of disqualifying crimes are not disqualified as electors if they have completed all sentence conditions and are eligible under the new restoration provisions.

Restored voters may register with the registrar's office and have their names entered on pollbooks if otherwise qualified to vote.

Effective date is July 1, 2021.