Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.
HB 699 restores voting rights automatically for Mississippi residents convicted of vote fraud, specific crimes listed in Section 241 of the state constitution, or crimes later deemed disenfranchising by Attorney General opinions. It directly affects individuals who have completed all sentencing requirements (like fines, probation, or incarceration) for these offenses. The bill amends election laws to automatically reinstate voting eligibility in the state voter database once sentencing is fully satisfied, eliminating the need for separate applications or court orders. This change applies to all such convictions, ensuring eligible voters are restored to the rolls without additional administrative steps.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Referred To Judiciary B;Apportionment and Elections
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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Jeffrey Hulum
DDemocratic
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John Hines
DDemocratic
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Timaka James-Jones
DDemocratic
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