Senate Bill 2170

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT TO VOTE UPON COMPLETION OF ANY PRISON TIME SENTENCED FOR A FELONY CONVICTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. (1) This section shall be known as the "Restore the Right to Vote Act."

(2) (a) Any disqualification from voting arising from a felony conviction shall terminate and voting rights shall be restored upon completion of time sentenced in prison. No disqualification from voting shall be imposed as a condition of parole, probation, or any outstanding fines or fees.

(b) Upon release from prison, a person must be given an official document which provides:

(i) That the person has been released from prison;

(ii) That the person is restored to the civil right to vote; and

(iii) A description of how to register to vote.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2020.