MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2021 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Williams-Barnes

House Bill 1527

(As Passed the House)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO MR. RAY FERRELL OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  The right of suffrage is hereby fully and completely restored to Mr. Ray Ferrell of Harrison County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction for the crime of Burglary on July 16, 1985, in Harrison County, Mississippi, for which he was sentenced to serve three (3) years probation.

     He completed all terms and conditions of his sentence and was discharged on May 20, 1987.  The Legislature is informed that he has since conducted himself as a law-abiding and honorable citizen in a good and lawful manner.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.