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MS HB4174

Bill

Status

Failed

4/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Fabian Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restores voting rights to John Cook of Lamar County, Mississippi, who lost suffrage due to felony convictions
  • Cook was convicted of Grand Larceny in Panola County on April 20, 1979, receiving a 60-month sentence under Mississippi Department of Corrections supervision
  • Additional convictions include a second Grand Larceny charge (2 years, February 18, 1980) and Burglary-General (7 years consecutive, October 24, 1980), all in Panola County
  • Cook was discharged from custody on December 26, 1992, and the Legislature notes he has since conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Suffrage; restore to John Cook of Lamar County.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B3/26/2026
Judiciary B3/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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