MississippiProposal would restore Joseph Jones’s right to vote
This proposal would restore Joseph Jones’s voting rights starting July 1, 2026, if enacted; the bill says he completed his sentence.
What it does
The proposal would restore Joseph Jones’s right to vote. It names him individually and says he completed his sentence.
Argument forRestoring his voting rights could let Joseph Jones take part in elections after completing his sentence.
Argument againstSome people may believe voting rights should remain restricted for someone convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping.
More detail
The proposal would restore Joseph Jones’s right to vote. It applies only to Joseph Jones of Jefferson Davis County, whose voting rights were disqualified because of armed robbery and grand larceny convictions; he was also convicted of kidnapping. If enacted, the proposal would take effect July 1, 2026.
Where do you stand?
Choose your position
Tell your reps
Take a position to see your representatives and ways to contact them.
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