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MS HB283
Bill
Status
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Suspends voting rights upon conviction for vote fraud, crimes listed in Mississippi Constitution Section 241, or crimes interpreted as disenfranchising by Attorney General opinions, but automatically restores voting rights once all sentencing requirements are satisfied.
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Amends voter registration statutes to reflect that disenfranchisement is temporary and contingent on completion of sentencing, rather than permanent.
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Requires the Statewide Elections Management System to receive regular reports of voters who have satisfied all sentencing requirements and automatically restore their names to voter rolls.
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Brings forward Sections 97-39-3 and 99-19-37 (relating to dueling disqualifications and World War veteran voting rights restoration) for possible amendment.
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Effective July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024