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MississippiSB 34002026 Regular SessionSenate

Suffrage; restore to Dennis Hopkins.

Sponsored By: Neil S. Whaley (Republican)

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 Dennis Hopkins

Beginning July 1, 2026, Dennis Hopkins of Marshall County, Mississippi can vote again. He was disqualified on March 6, 1998 after convictions for two counts of grand larceny in Union County and a related burglary in Marshall County. He completed his sentence and was discharged on April 30, 2001. The law fully restores his right to vote and applies only to him.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Neil S. Whaley

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • David Blount

    Democratic • Senate

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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