MS SC520

Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to allow persons convicted of disqualifying felonies (murder, rape, bribery, theft, arson, false pretenses, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, or bigamy) to regain voting rights after completing their sentences

Requires individuals seeking restoration of voting rights to have fully discharged their sentence, including incarceration, parole, probation, or any other court-ordered supervision

Mandates presentation of a certified Discharge Order signed by a Circuit Court Judge and a Discharge Certificate from the Mississippi Department of Corrections to the registrar of voters

Reduces residency requirements for voter eligibility from one year in the state and county to thirty (30) days in the state, county, and municipality

Removes outdated language excluding "idiots and insane persons" from the constitutional voter qualification provisions