MississippiProposal would restore Janice Johnson-Ball’s right to vote
If enacted, this proposal would restore Janice Johnson-Ball’s right to vote; the bill died in committee before becoming law.
What it does
The proposal would restore Janice Johnson-Ball’s right to vote in Mississippi. The bill died in committee before becoming law.
Argument forRestoring Ms. Johnson-Ball’s voting rights could let her vote after serving her sentence and completing probation.
Argument againstRestoring voting rights despite manslaughter and false pretense convictions could concern people who believe those convictions should continue to affect suffrage.
More detail
The proposal would restore Janice Johnson-Ball’s right to vote. It applies only to Janice Johnson-Ball of Harrison County, whose voting rights were disqualified after a manslaughter conviction. The act would take effect after passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Mar 20Referred To Judiciary, Division BMinor
- Mar 20Transmitted To SenateMinor
- Mar 19PassedPassed House
- Mar 18Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Mar 12Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting