Restoration of the Right to Vote Act; enact.
SB 2034, the "Restoration of the Right to Vote Act," automatically restores voting rights for Mississippi residents convicted of vote fraud or specific crimes listed in Section 241 of the 1890 Mississippi Constitution (or later interpreted disenfranchising crimes) once they complete all sentencing requirements. It directly affects individuals who were otherwise qualified voters but had their voting rights suspended due to these convictions. The bill amends election code sections to require automatic restoration of voting rights into the state voter database upon completion of sentencing, eliminating the need for separate applications or court petitions. This policy change applies to all such convictions without requiring additional action from the individual, while maintaining existing voter eligibility requirements like citizenship and residency.
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 8, 2026
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Referred To Constitution;Judiciary, Division B
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Joseph Thomas
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