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MS SB2280

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Angela Turner-Ford

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restores voting rights upon completion of prison sentences for felony convictions, with disqualification terminating when incarceration ends
  • Prohibits voting disqualification from being imposed as a condition of parole, probation, or outstanding fines or fees
  • Requires release documents be provided to individuals upon prison release stating they have been released, restored to voting rights, and describing voter registration procedures
  • Effective July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Restore the Right to Vote Act; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Elections1/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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