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MS SB2583

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Restoration of Voting Rights Act" in Mississippi to provide automatic restoration of voting rights for individuals convicted of disenfranchising crimes
  • Voting rights are restored automatically after completing all terms of prison, parole, probation, or supervision AND remaining crime- and arrest-free for a two-year waiting period following sentence completion
  • Restoration occurs by operation of law as if the Legislature had passed an individual restoration act under Section 253 of the Mississippi Constitution
  • Persons with restored suffrage may register to vote by appearing at the registrar's office and having their name entered on pollbooks if otherwise qualified
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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