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MS SB2212

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates felony convictions as a disqualifying factor for voting or running for elected office in Mississippi
  • Repeals Sections 23-15-19 and 23-15-151 of the Mississippi Code, which required removing convicted felons from voter rolls and maintaining lists of disenfranchised individuals
  • Amends multiple sections of election law (23-15-11, 23-15-153, 23-15-221, 23-15-299, 23-15-309, 23-15-359, 23-15-361) to remove references to felony disenfranchisement
  • Maintains existing voter qualifications including U.S. citizenship, 18 years of age, 30-day residency requirement, and mental competency adjudication standards
  • Introduced by Senator Simmons (12th District) for the 2026 Regular Session and referred to the Elections Committee

Legislative Description

Elections; repeal ban on convicted felons voting or running for office.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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