Constitution; amend to restore suffrage to nonviolent felons upon completion of certain conditions.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to restore voting rights in Mississippi to people convicted of nonviolent felonies after meeting specific conditions. It would require individuals to complete all sentence terms (including probation), pay all fines/fees, and maintain seven years without new criminal convictions. The amendment directly affects nonviolent felons who have served their sentences but are currently barred from voting under Mississippi's 1890 Constitution. If approved by voters in 2026, it would change the voting eligibility rules for this group, though the bill died in committee in February 2026.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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1
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred To Elections
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Juan Barnett
DDemocratic
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