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

HB 1017 automatically restores voting rights for Mississippi residents convicted of a felony once they complete all sentencing requirements (such as prison time, probation, or fines). This affects individuals with felony convictions who have satisfied their court-ordered obligations. The bill amends multiple election code sections to require the Statewide Elections Management System to automatically reinstate their voter registration without needing a separate application. Previously, voters often had to petition for restoration, but this bill eliminates that step upon full compliance with sentencing.