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MississippiSB 33952026 Regular SessionSenate

Suffrage; restore to Melvin Jackson of Monroe County.

Sponsored By: Rod Hickman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Judiciary BJudiciary, Division B

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Voting rights restored for Melvin Jackson

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law restores the right to vote to Melvin Jackson of Monroe County. He lost this right on August 20, 2001 after a Lowndes County conviction for false pretenses and a three-year probation sentence. This law applies only to him and does not change general voting rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Rod Hickman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 52 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

Passed

Yes: 52 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026Senate

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    4/1/2026House

  5. Immediate Release

    4/1/2026House

  6. Passed

    4/1/2026House

  7. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/31/2026House

  8. Referred To Judiciary B

    3/26/2026House

  9. Transmitted To House

    3/26/2026Senate

  10. Passed

    3/25/2026Senate

  11. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/24/2026Senate

  12. Referred To Judiciary, Division B

    3/12/2026Senate

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