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MS HC39

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to eliminate all crimes that permanently disqualify citizens from voting
  • Removes the current list of disenfranchising offenses: murder, rape, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, and bigamy
  • Maintains existing voter eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship, age 18 or older, one year state residency, one year county residency, and six months precinct residency
  • Requires submission to Mississippi voters as a ballot measure on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2026
  • Sponsored by Representative Karriem and referred to the Constitution Committee

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to remove all disenfranchising crimes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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