MS SB2277

Restores voting rights to persons convicted of disenfranchising crimes upon completion of incarceration and parole, or immediately upon imposition of a probation-only sentence.

Amends voter registration statutes to clarify that persons with restored suffrage rights are not disqualified from voting and removes the requirement to prove restoration of rights.

Requires courts to certify both the conviction and sentence type when notifying registrars of disenfranchising crime convictions to determine eligibility status.

Mandates the Secretary of State develop and provide training to election commissioners, registrars, and poll managers on their duties regarding persons restored to voting eligibility.

Updates the Statewide Elections Management System to track sentencing information and allow local election officials to verify whether a person has a disqualifying conviction based on their current sentence status.