MississippiBill would restore Karen Smith’s voting rights after conviction
A bill that died in committee would restore Karen Smith’s right to vote if enacted, following her 2011 embezzlement conviction and completed probation.
What it does
If enacted, the bill would restore Karen Smith’s right to vote after her 2011 embezzlement conviction; it applies only to her.
Argument forIf enacted, restoring Karen Smith’s voting rights could let her vote again after she completed probation and was discharged.
Argument againstA one-person restoration could leave people with similar convictions unsure whether they can regain the right to vote too.
More detail
The proposed act would restore Karen Smith’s right to vote. It applies only to Karen Smith of Yazoo County, whose voting disqualification followed a 2011 embezzlement conviction in Yazoo County. The restoration would take effect only if the bill became law. If enacted, the act would take effect after its 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 26Referred To Judiciary, Division BMinor
- Mar 26Transmitted To SenateMinor
- Mar 26Immediate Release
- Mar 26PassedPassed House
- Mar 25Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Mar 17Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting