Constitution; amend to remove all disenfranchising crimes.

HC 39 is a proposed constitutional amendment (referred to the Constitution committee but died there in February 2026) that would remove all voting restrictions based on past criminal convictions from Mississippi's Constitution. If passed, it would amend Section 241 to eliminate the current disqualification for individuals convicted of "disenfranchising crimes," allowing all eligible residents (meeting age, citizenship, residency, and registration requirements) to vote regardless of past criminal history. The bill directly affects Mississippi residents with prior felony convictions who otherwise qualify to vote under existing state law. The amendment would require voter approval in the November 2026 election, as specified in the resolution.