MississippiProposed act would restore Peter Fulton’s right to vote
The proposed act would restore Peter Fulton’s voting rights; lawmakers were told he had lived lawfully since his release from prison.
What it does
A proposed act would fully restore Peter Fulton’s right to vote after his perjury conviction led to his disqualification.
Argument forRestoring Peter Fulton’s voting rights could let him vote again after lawmakers were told he had lived lawfully since his release.
Argument againstRestoring voting rights after perjury and residential burglary convictions could trouble people who believe those convictions should continue to disqualify a voter.
More detail
The proposed act would fully restore Peter Fulton’s right to vote. It applies only to Peter Fulton of Oktibbeha County, whose voting disqualification followed a perjury 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