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MS HB1766
Bill
Status
Failed
4/5/2022
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Bell
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AI Summary
- Restores voting rights to Joseph L. Jones of Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, who lost eligibility as an elector 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 robbery and kidnapping charge plus 5 years probation, and 3 years plus 5 years probation for grand larceny
- Jones completed his entire sentence and was discharged from the Mississippi Department of Corrections on March 4, 2016
- Legislature acknowledges Jones has since lived as a law-abiding and honorable citizen
- Act takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Suffrage; restore to Joseph Jones of Jefferson Davis County.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/5/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B3/23/2022
Full Bill Text
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