Mississippi HB1159 would restore voting rights to individuals convicted of disenfranchising crimes once they have fulfilled all sentencing.
Mississippi HB1159 amends the Mississippi Code to ensure that individuals convicted of disenfranchising crimes have their voting rights automatically restored once they have satisfied all sentencing requirements. The bill specifies that the right to vote will be suspended upon conviction but automatically reinstated upon completion of the sentence. It also mandates the creation and maintenance of a Statewide Elections Management System to manage voter registration and election processes.
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