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MS HB699
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Hulum
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AI Summary
- Voting rights for individuals convicted of vote fraud, crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution, or other disenfranchising crimes would be automatically restored upon completion of all sentencing requirements
- Current law permanently disenfranchises voters convicted of these crimes; this bill changes that to a temporary suspension lasting only until the sentence is fully satisfied
- County registrars would be required to remove convicted individuals from voter rolls during the suspension period and automatically restore them to the Statewide Elections Management System once sentencing requirements are met
- Circuit clerks must maintain lists of persons convicted of disenfranchising crimes, and the Statewide Elections Management System would receive regular reports on voters who have satisfied their sentencing requirements
- Effective date is July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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