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MS HB862
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
- Voting rights for individuals convicted of a felony would be suspended upon conviction rather than permanently revoked
- Voting rights would be automatically restored once the individual has satisfied all sentencing requirements of the conviction, including any probation, parole, or restitution obligations
- County registrars must remove convicted felons from the Statewide Elections Management System during their sentence period but must automatically restore their names once sentencing requirements are completed
- Circuit clerks must maintain lists of persons whose voting rights are suspended due to felony convictions, with automatic updates when individuals complete their sentences
- The law takes effect July 1 of the year following certification of a related constitutional amendment by the Secretary of State
Legislative Description
Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of conviction of a felony.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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