HB 4118 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Suffrage; restore to Mary Wayne Prater of Oktibbeha County.

This bill restores voting rights to Mary Wayne Prater of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, who had previously lost her suffrage due to a criminal conviction and subsequent probation violations. The legislation formally recognizes that she has since maintained a law-abiding lifestyle and is eligible to vote again. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature removes the legal barrier preventing her from participating in elections. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and applies only to this specific individual.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 20, 2026 Signed Apr 8, 2026
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What changed between versions

As Passed the lower Current version · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill title was updated from 'As Passed the House' to 'As Sent to Governor,' indicating the legislation has completed its legislative journey and is now awaiting the Governor's signature. The substantive content of the bill, which restores voting rights to Mary Wayne Prater, remains unchanged.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the bill continues to apply solely to the restoration of suffrage for Mary Wayne Prater of Oktibbeha County.
TECHNICAL

Removed the text '(As Passed the House)' from the bill title.

Added the text '(As Sent to Governor)' to the bill title.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2026

How they voted

3912
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 52
Apr 1, 2026
D Democratic18
15 Yea 2 Nay 1
83% Yea
R Republican34
24 Yea 10 Nay
70% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Apr 8, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Committee
Referred To Judiciary, Division B
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Referred To Judiciary B
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Cheikh Taylor
Cheikh Taylor
DDemocratic
MS
38