MS HB732

Voting rights would be automatically restored for individuals convicted of most disenfranchising crimes (voter fraud, bribery, theft, arson, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, bigamy, and others) once they complete all sentencing requirements including parole, but not requiring completion of probation

Murder and rape convictions would result in permanent disenfranchisement with no automatic restoration pathway under this bill

County registrars would be required to remove convicted individuals from voter rolls only temporarily and automatically restore their names to the Statewide Elections Management System once sentencing requirements including parole are satisfied

The bill amends multiple sections of Mississippi Code (23-15-11, 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153, 23-15-165) to establish consistent procedures for suspending and restoring voting rights

Implementation is contingent on passage of a related constitutional amendment (House Concurrent Resolution referenced), with the effective date being July 1 of the year following certification of that amendment's passage