HB4154

Suffrage; restore to Karen Smith of Yazoo County.

Failed·4/15/26

Restores suffrage to Karen Smith of Yazoo County, Mississippi, following her conviction for embezzlement.

Mississippi House Bill 4154 restores the right of suffrage to Karen Smith of Yazoo County, Mississippi. Smith was disqualified as an elector due to her conviction for embezzlement in 2011, for which she served ten years of probation. The bill notes that Smith has since behaved as a law-abiding citizen and was discharged from probation on November 19, 2018. This act takes effect upon passage.

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History

Apr 15

Senate

Died In Committee

Mar 26

House

Passed

Mar 26

House

Immediate Release