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MS HB832

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limits disenfranchising crimes to only those specifically listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890, eliminating broader interpretations.

  • Prohibits the Attorney General from interpreting any crime other than those constitutionally listed as disenfranchising through opinion or otherwise.

  • Restores voting rights to individuals who lost them based on convictions interpreted as disenfranchising in prior Attorney General opinions.

  • Amends voter qualification sections (23-15-11 and 23-15-151) to align with the constitutional limitation on disenfranchising crimes.

  • Brings forward Section 97-39-3 addressing dueling-related disenfranchisement for possible amendment.

Legislative Description

Disenfranchising crimes; clarify those that qualify as.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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