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MS SB2583
Bill
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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