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MS HC4

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to expand felony disenfranchisement from a specific list of crimes to include all felony convictions

  • Current constitution bars voting rights for those convicted of specific crimes: murder, rape, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money under false pretenses, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, and bigamy

  • Adds "or any other felony" to the list of disqualifying offenses, making any felony conviction grounds for losing voting eligibility

  • Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to voters in a statewide election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2026

  • Maintains existing exceptions allowing otherwise qualified electors to vote for President and Vice President if they meet Congressional requirements

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to provide that no individual who has been convicted of a felony is not a qualified elector.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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