Bill Text: MS SB2280 | 2023 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Restore the Right to Vote Act; create.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2023-01-31 - Died In Committee [SB2280 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2023-SB2280-Introduced.html

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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2023 Regular Session

To: Elections

By: Senator(s) Turner-Ford

Senate Bill 2280

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT TO VOTE UPON COMPLETION OF ANY PRISON TIME SENTENCED FOR A FELONY CONVICTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  (1)  This section shall be known as the "Restore the Right to Vote Act."

     (2)  (a)  Any disqualification from voting arising from a felony conviction shall terminate and voting rights shall be restored upon completion of time sentenced in prison.  No disqualification from voting shall be imposed as a condition of parole, probation, or any outstanding fines or fees.

          (b)  Upon release from prison, a person must be given an official document which provides:

              (i)  That the person has been released from prison;

              (ii)  That the person is restored to the civil right to vote; and

              (iii)  A description of how to register to vote.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2023.