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MS HC10

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes automatic restoration of voting rights for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes after 5 years from completing their sentence, probation, and/or payment of restitution
  • Amends Section 253 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 regarding voter disqualification
  • Maintains existing requirement that violent crime convictions require a two-thirds vote of both houses of the Legislature to restore suffrage
  • Requires submission to Mississippi voters for approval on the November 2026 general election ballot
  • Sponsored by Representative Karriem and referred to Constitution and Judiciary B committees

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to provide automatic restoration of suffrage for persons convicted of nonviolent crimes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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