MS SB2536

Creates a publicly accessible online registry by July 1, 2023, listing offenders convicted of embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds, including their name, aliases, online identifiers, and date of birth

Offenders remain on the registry for 5 years from conviction or release from incarceration (whichever is later), and may petition for removal after paying all fines, penalties, and restitution

Prohibits state and local governments from hiring anyone on the registry for positions in accounting, treasury, registrar offices, or any office where money is collected from rate or fee payers (effective July 1, 2023)

Requires offenders to register with the responsible agency within 30 business days of judgment or before release from incarceration

Clarifies that felony expungement restores a person's status as a qualified elector, allowing county registrars to enter expunged individuals into the Statewide Elections Management System upon submission of a voter registration application and proof of expungement