MississippiProposal would restore Gerald Laird’s right to vote
If passed, this bill would restore Gerald Laird’s right to vote after his robbery conviction and completion of his sentence and probation.
What it does
The proposed bill would restore Gerald Laird’s right to vote. It names him as a Jefferson Davis County resident who was disqualified after a robbery conviction.
Argument forRestoring Mr. Laird’s voting rights could let him take part in elections after serving his sentence and probation.
Argument againstSome voters may view restoring voting rights after a robbery conviction as reducing one consequence of that conviction.
More detail
The proposed bill would restore Gerald Laird’s right to vote. It applies to Gerald Laird of Jefferson Davis County, who was disqualified from voting in 2003 after a robbery conviction. The restoration would take effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Mar 12Referred To Judiciary, Division BIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting