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MS SB2215

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Voting rights restoration for individuals convicted of disenfranchising crimes (vote fraud or crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution) upon completion of incarceration and parole, or immediately if sentenced only to probation
  • Prohibits removal of names from the Statewide Elections Management System unless the person is currently serving incarceration or parole for a disenfranchising crime
  • Requires circuit clerks to update enrollment books listing convicted persons to exclude those who have had voting rights restored under this act
  • Mandates the Secretary of State to update voter registration applications to indicate that persons restored under this act are not disqualified from voting
  • Requires the Secretary of State to develop training for election commissioners, registrars, and poll managers regarding their duties toward persons with restored voting rights

Legislative Description

Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence or placement on probation.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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