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MS SB2405
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 upon completion of their full sentence and a two-year crime- and arrest-free period following sentence completion.
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Restores voting rights by operation of law without requiring legislative action once eligibility conditions are met, and allows individuals to register with their county registrar if otherwise qualified to vote.
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Amends Section 23-15-11 of Mississippi Code to clarify that persons convicted of crimes under Mississippi Constitution Section 241 or 244A are not permanently disqualified if they meet the restoration requirements under this act.
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Specifies that individuals must complete all terms of prison, parole, probation, or supervision and remain crime- and arrest-free for two years following full sentence completion to qualify for restoration.
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Takes effect July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023