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MS HB1295

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jansen Owen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi juror qualifications to require individuals be designated as "active voters" in the Statewide Election Management System, replacing the previous "qualified elector" standard
  • Maintains existing requirements that jurors must be at least 21 years old, able to read and write, and either an active voter or a resident freeholder of the county for more than one year
  • Retains disqualifications for persons convicted of infamous crimes, unlawful liquor sales within the past 5 years, common gamblers, and habitual drunkards
  • Preserves the two-year waiting period before jurors can serve again and the written literacy test administered by presiding judges before empaneling
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Juror qualifications; revise.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/19/2026
Judiciary B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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