MS HB515

Restores voting rights to persons convicted of disenfranchising crimes upon completion of incarceration and parole, or immediately if sentenced solely to probation.

Prohibits removal of names from the Statewide Elections Management System unless the person is currently serving a term of incarceration or parole for a disenfranchising crime.

Requires court certifications of convictions to indicate the type of sentence imposed (incarceration or probation) for proper tracking and voter eligibility determination.

Mandates the Secretary of State develop and implement training for election commissioners, registrars, and poll managers on duties regarding persons with restored voting rights.

Updates voter registration applications to state that persons restored voting rights under this act shall not be disqualified from registering to vote.