Mississippi HB789 would restore voting rights to individuals convicted of disenfranchising crimes once they complete their sentencing requirements.
Mississippi HB789 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 also mandates that the names of such individuals be reinstated to the Statewide Elections Management System, the state's voter roll, and the county's pollbooks.
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