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

HB 842 automatically restores voting rights for individuals convicted of certain felonies once they complete all sentencing requirements, including fines, probation, or incarceration. It directly affects people convicted of vote fraud, crimes listed in Mississippi’s 1890 Constitution (Section 241), or other offenses deemed disenfranchising under Attorney General interpretations. The bill amends election laws to require automatic restoration of voting rights through the Statewide Elections Management System, eliminating the need for manual applications or court petitions. This change ensures eligible voters are reinstated without additional steps after fulfilling their sentence. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and was not enacted.