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MS HC39
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kabir Karriem
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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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