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died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4168: Suffrage; restore to John Neskoroscheny of Hinds County.

This bill restores the right to vote to John Neskoroscheny of Hinds County, Mississippi, who had been disqualified from voting due to a past felony conviction for strong-armed robbery. The legislation formally recognizes that Neskoroscheny has served his sentence and has since lived as a law-abiding citizen, allowing him to regain his eligibility as an elector. Once enacted, the law takes effect immediately upon passage, removing the voting restriction that was applied following his 2008 conviction and 2012 release from prison.
Fabian Nelson (D)
died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4165: Suffrage; restore to Brandon Shelton of Lee County.

This bill restores the right to vote to Brandon Shelton of Lee County, Mississippi, who had lost his voting rights due to a criminal conviction and subsequent prison sentence. The legislation specifically addresses his eligibility by acknowledging his release from custody on February 6, 2025, and noting his conduct as a law-abiding citizen since then. Once enacted, the act takes effect immediately, allowing Shelton to participate in elections without further legal barriers. The measure does not change general voting laws but applies a specific restoration of rights to one individual based on his completed sentence and behavior.
Fabian Nelson (D)
died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4141: Suffrage; restore to Peter Fulton of Oktibbeha County.

This bill restores the right to vote to Peter Fulton of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his voting rights due to criminal convictions for perjury and burglary. The legislation states that Fulton has since served his sentence and conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen, meeting the state's requirements for restoring voting rights to individuals with past felony convictions. Once enacted, Fulton would immediately regain his eligibility to vote in Mississippi elections. The measure is a specific restoration of civil rights for one individual rather than a change to the state's general voting laws.
Cheikh Taylor (D)
died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4128: Suffrage; restore to Omar Eugene Magee of Covington County.

This bill restores the right to vote to Omar Eugene Magee of Covington County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his voting rights due to criminal convictions. The legislation specifically addresses his disqualification stemming from a 1978 grand larceny conviction and subsequent sentences for burglary and drug delivery offenses, noting that he completed all terms and conditions of his sentences. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature formally reinstates Magee's eligibility to participate in elections, recognizing his conduct as a law-abiding citizen since his release in 2008. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter any broader voting laws or affect other individuals.
Noah Sanford (R)
died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4139: Suffrage; restore to Charles Howery of Yazoo County.

This bill restores the right to vote to Charles Howery of Yazoo County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his suffrage due to a criminal conviction. The legislation specifically addresses his disqualification stemming from a 1982 conviction for receiving stolen property and outlines his extensive criminal history, including multiple subsequent convictions and releases from custody between 1983 and 2016. The bill states that the legislature has been informed Howery has since conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen and authorizes the full restoration of his voting rights. This measure directly affects only Charles Howery and does not change the general eligibility requirements for voting in Mississippi.
Timaka James-Jones (D)
died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4144: Suffrage; restore to Tony Qualls of Humphreys County.

This bill restores voting rights to Tony Qualls of Humphreys County, Mississippi, who had lost his right to vote due to past felony convictions. The legislation specifically addresses his disqualification stemming from burglary charges and subsequent sentences that ended with his discharge from the Mississippi Department of Corrections in March 2015. By passing this act, the legislature formally removes the voting restrictions that were applied as a result of his criminal record. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and applies only to this individual without changing broader voting laws.
Timaka James-Jones (D)
died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4127: Suffrage; restore to Tameral Hearn Johnson of DeSoto County.

This bill restores the right to vote to Tameral Johnson of DeSoto County, Mississippi, who had previously lost her suffrage due to a conviction for embezzlement. The legislation confirms that Johnson completed her sentence and probation, and has since lived as a law-abiding citizen. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature formally reinstates her eligibility to participate in elections. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and applies only to this specific individual.
Hester Jackson-McCray (D)
died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4116: Suffrage; restore to Charity Payne-Williams of Tunica County.

This bill restores the right to vote to Charity Payne-Williams of Coahoma County, Mississippi, who was previously disenfranchised in 2003 due to a conviction for embezzlement. The legislation states that she completed her five-year sentence in 2008 and has since lived as a law-abiding citizen, making her eligible for voting rights restoration. If passed, the act takes effect immediately upon passage and applies specifically to Payne-Williams without affecting other individuals' voting eligibility.
Daryl Porter (D)
died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4140: Suffrage; restore to Janice Johnson-Ball of Harrison County.

This bill restores the right to vote to Janice Johnson-Ball of Harrison County, Mississippi, who had previously lost her voting rights due to a manslaughter conviction in 1993. The legislation formally recognizes that she has completed her prison sentence, finished her probation period, and has maintained good conduct as a law-abiding citizen since her release. Upon passage, the act will immediately reinstate her eligibility to participate in elections without requiring additional legal steps. This measure directly impacts only the individual named in the bill and does not alter Mississippi's general voting laws or affect other citizens.
Jeffrey Hulum (D)
died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4131: Suffrage; restore to Larry Mangum of Hinds County.

This bill restores the right to vote to Larry Mangum of Hinds County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his voting rights due to criminal convictions. The legislation applies specifically to Mangum, who was disqualified after being convicted of embezzlement in 2007 and marijuana sales in 2018, with his sentence expiring in December 2019. The bill states that Mangum has since conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen and authorizes the immediate restoration of his suffrage upon passage. This measure does not change general voting laws but addresses one individual's specific case.
Zakiya Summers (D)
died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4148: Suffrage; restore to Randall Lee McCulloch of Winston County.

This bill restores the right to vote to Randall Lee McCulloch of Winston County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his suffrage due to criminal convictions for burglary and embezzlement. The legislation formally recognizes that McCulloch has served his sentences and has conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen since his release from the Mississippi Department of Corrections. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature removes the legal barriers that prevented McCulloch from participating in elections. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and applies only to this specific individual.
Carl Mickens (D)
died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4133: Suffrage; restore to Jared Scott Drennan of Covington County.

This bill restores the right to vote to Jared Scott Drennan of Covington County, Mississippi, who had previously been disqualified from voting due to a felony conviction. The legislation states that Drennan has completed his probation and parole terms and has since behaved as a law-abiding citizen. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature removes the voting ban that was in place since 2007 when he was originally sentenced for grand larceny. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and does not change any other voting laws or affect other individuals.
Noah Sanford (R)
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