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HB 1661·MS·house

State Suffrage Restoration Panel; create as an alternate process to having right to vote restored.

FailedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Sanford
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(H) Died In Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The bill sets up a State Suffrage Restoration Panel that can issue certificates allowing eligible people convicted of specific crimes to regain the right to vote. It defines who can apply, the steps the panel must follow, and requires prisons and jails to post information about the process. It also amends election law so certificate holders can register and cast ballots.

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