Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.

HB 521 would automatically restore voting rights for Mississippi residents convicted of vote fraud or specific crimes listed in the state constitution (Section 241) or later interpreted as disenfranchising by the Attorney General. Once individuals complete all sentencing requirements - such as fines, probation, or prison time - their voting rights would be restored without needing to apply or seek court approval. The bill amends multiple election codes to ensure these voters are automatically reinstated in the statewide voter system once sentencing is fully satisfied. This affects people previously barred from voting due to certain criminal convictions, streamlining the restoration process. The bill died in committee in February 2025.