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MS SB2389

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Restoration of Voting Rights Act" to automatically restore voting rights to individuals disqualified for certain crimes under the Mississippi Constitution of 1890

  • Requires completion of all terms of prison, parole, probation, or supervision plus a two-year waiting period with no crimes or arrests before voting rights are restored

  • Restored voting rights operate by law as if the Legislature had passed an individual suffrage restoration act under Section 253 of the Mississippi Constitution

  • Allows individuals with restored suffrage to register as qualified electors by appearing at the registrar's office if they meet all other voter qualifications

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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