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SC511Introduced in the Senate

Convicted felons; restore right to vote and run for office.

Failed

Introduced by Derrick Simmons, District 12

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 241 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Restore The Right To Vote To Persons Convicted Of Felonies; To Repeal Section 44, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Which Provides That Persons Convicted Of Certain Crimes Are Ineligible For Office; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Rules

  2. Died In Committee

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