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SB2048Introduced in the Senate

Suffrage; restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes.

Failed

Introduced by Juan Barnett, District 34

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

An Act To Create The "restoration Of Voting Rights Act"; To Provide That A Person Who Was Disqualified As An Elector For The Commission Of Nonviolent Felonious Crimes Shall Have The Right To Vote Restored Automatically Upon Completion Of The Sentence, Payment Of All Fines And Restitution And A Seven-year Nonoffending Period Following The Completion Of His Or Her Sentence; To Amend Sections 23-15-11 And 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred To Elections;Constitution

  2. Died In Committee

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