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

HB 657 would automatically restore voting rights to Mississippi residents convicted of vote fraud or specific crimes listed in Section 241 of the state’s 1890 Constitution (such as murder, robbery, or other offenses historically used to disenfranchise voters) once they complete all sentencing requirements like prison time or fines. Currently, these individuals must apply for voting rights restoration, but this bill would eliminate that step by automatically reinstating eligibility. It directly affects people who have served their sentences but remain barred from voting under current law. The bill died in committee in February 2025.