MS HB776

Changes Mississippi law to suspend voting rights upon conviction of vote fraud, crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890, or crimes interpreted as disenfranchising in Attorney General opinions, rather than imposing permanent disenfranchisement.

Automatically restores voting rights once a convicted person has satisfied all sentencing requirements of their conviction, including completion of sentences, probation, and other court-ordered conditions.

Requires the Statewide Elections Management System to receive regular reports of convictions that suspend voting rights and reports of persons who have satisfied sentencing requirements so their names are automatically restored to voter rolls.

Updates election administration provisions in Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153, and 23-15-165 to align with the suspension and restoration framework rather than permanent removal.

Takes effect July 1, 2025.