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MS SB2389
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the "Restoration of Voting Rights Act" to automatically restore voting rights to individuals disqualified for certain crimes under the Mississippi Constitution of 1890
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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
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Restored voting rights operate by law as if the Legislature had passed an individual suffrage restoration act under Section 253 of the Mississippi Constitution
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Allows individuals with restored suffrage to register as qualified electors by appearing at the registrar's office if they meet all other voter qualifications
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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