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MS HC22

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dana Underwood McLean

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to change voter eligibility language from "Every inhabitant" to "Only an inhabitant" who is a U.S. citizen
  • Replaces outdated terminology "idiots and insane persons" with "persons adjudicated to be non compos mentis" as a voting exclusion
  • Maintains existing voter qualifications: 18 years or older, one year state residency, one year county residency, six months precinct residency, and proper registration
  • Retains existing disqualifications for persons convicted of murder, rape, bribery, theft, arson, fraud, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, or bigamy
  • Amendment would be placed on the November 2026 general election ballot for voter approval

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to provide that only U.S. citizens are allowed the opportunity to vote.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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