MississippiBill would restore Charity Payne-Williams's voting rights
If enacted, HB 4116 would restore Charity Payne-Williams's right to vote after she completed a five-year embezzlement sentence.
What it does
If enacted, the measure would restore Charity Payne-Williams's right to vote after her embezzlement sentence, effective when it passes.
Argument forRestoring her voting rights could let Charity Payne-Williams take part in elections after completing her sentence.
Argument againstBecause the bill names only her, similarly situated people may remain unable to vote unless lawmakers approve separate, individual restorations.
More detail
The Legislature would fully restore Charity Payne-Williams's right to vote. The provision covers Charity Payne-Williams, who was disqualified as a voter after an embezzlement conviction and five-year sentence. If enacted, the restoration would take effect upon 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 10Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingCriminal Justice