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MS SB3288

Bill

Status

Failed

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarita Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restores voting rights to James Kimber of Bolivar County, Mississippi, who lost suffrage rights following criminal convictions
  • Kimber was convicted of sale of a controlled substance on September 30, 1999 (sentenced to 5 years with 4 years suspended) and possession of a controlled substance on November 28, 2001 (sentenced to 10 years with 4 years suspended)
  • Kimber completed all terms of his sentences, including post-release supervision, and was fully discharged from the Mississippi Department of Corrections on July 14, 2006
  • Legislature finds that Kimber has since conducted himself as a law-abiding and honorable citizen
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Suffrage; restore to James Kimber.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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