HB 4126 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Suffrage; restore to Debra Denise Thomas of Hinds County.

This bill restores the right to vote to Debra Denise Thomas of Hinds County, Mississippi, who had previously lost her voting rights due to a 1998 shoplifting conviction and subsequent probation violation. The legislation formally recognizes that she has since lived as a law-abiding citizen and removes the legal barrier preventing her from participating in elections. Once passed, the act takes effect immediately, allowing her to register and vote in future Mississippi elections. The measure directly impacts only Thomas, with no broader changes to voting laws or eligibility requirements for other citizens.
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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As Passed the lower Current version · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill text was updated to reflect its progression from the House to the Governor, marking the final stage before potential signing or veto. No substantive policy changes, eligibility criteria, or legal requirements were altered in this version.
Scope change
None. The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged.
TECHNICAL

The header and title were updated from 'As Passed the House' to 'As Sent to Governor' to indicate the bill's current status in the legislative process.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2026

How they voted

502
Passed
Total votes 52
Apr 1, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican34
32 Yea 2 Nay
94% 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 Zakiya Summers
Zakiya Summers
DDemocratic
MS
68