MS SB2583 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
An Act To Create The Restoration Of Voting Rights Act; To Provide That A Person Who Was Disqualified As An Elector For The Commission Of Certain Crimes Shall Have The Right To Vote Restored Automatically Upon Completion Of The Sentence And Following A Two-year Waiting Period; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.
Title
Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Died In Committee |
| 2026-01-19 | Senate | Referred To Elections |
Code Citations
Mississippi State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2583.xml |
| Text | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2583IN.htm |
