Constitution; amend to restore voting rights to qualified electors who have committed a felony once sentencing requirements are met.

This bill (HC 27) proposes a constitutional amendment in Mississippi that would automatically restore voting rights to people convicted of felonies once they complete all court-ordered sentences (like prison time, probation, or fines). It directly affects individuals with felony convictions who are otherwise eligible voters. The amendment would replace current law, which allows the legislature to restore voting rights for felons through a two-thirds vote (Section 253), by eliminating that legislative process and requiring automatic restoration after sentencing is fully satisfied. The proposal is a constitutional amendment, not a regular bill, and died in committee in February 2026 without advancing further.