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MS HC28

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 a constitutional amendment to bring forward Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 for possible amendment by voters
  • Section 241 establishes voter qualifications including age (18+), residency requirements (1 year in state, 1 year in county, 6 months in precinct), and citizenship
  • Lists disenfranchising crimes that permanently bar individuals from voting: murder, rape, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, and bigamy
  • Amendment would be submitted to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2026
  • Sponsored by Representative Karriem and referred to the Constitution Committee

Legislative Description

Constitution; bring forward section listing disenfranchising crimes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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