Mississippi HB793 restores voting rights upon satisfaction of sentencing requirements for disenfranchising convictions.
Mississippi HB793 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 is suspended upon conviction but is automatically reinstated upon completion of the sentence. It also details the procedures for maintaining voter rolls and managing election processes, including the use of a Statewide Elections Management System.
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