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MS SB2405

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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