HB862

Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of conviction of a felony.

Failed·2/3/26
In Text

Mississippi HB862 restores voting rights for felons upon completion of sentencing requirements.

Mississippi HB862 amends the Mississippi Code to automatically restore voting rights for individuals convicted of a felony once they have satisfied all sentencing requirements. This includes removing their names from the Statewide Elections Management System, the state's voter roll, and the county's pollbooks. The bill also details provisions for the Statewide Elections Management System, including its establishment, maintenance, and security measures to protect voter information.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 16

House

Referred To Judiciary B;Constitution