MississippiMississippi measure would restore Jerome Wyatt’s voting rights
If passed, the measure would restore Jerome Wyatt’s right to vote after his Jones County embezzlement conviction and completion of probation.
What it does
Jerome Wyatt of Jones County would have his voting rights restored after an embezzlement conviction and completion of probation.
Argument forRestoring Wyatt’s voting rights could let him take part in elections after completing probation and being discharged from supervision.
Argument againstBecause it applies only to Wyatt, the measure might leave similarly situated people without restoration unless they seek separate legislative action.
More detail
The Legislature would restore Jerome Wyatt’s right to vote. The measure covers Jerome Wyatt of Jones County, Mississippi, who lost voting rights after an embezzlement conviction in that county. The text says Wyatt was sentenced to five years of probation on February 24, 2020, and was discharged on July 14, 2023. The Legislature is informed that Wyatt has since acted as a law-abiding and honorable citizen. The restoration would take effect after the measure passes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Apr 15Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
- Mar 10Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingCriminal Justice