MississippiBill would restore Isaac Thorne’s right to vote
If the Legislature passes the proposal, Isaac Thorne of Washington County would regain the right to vote after his convictions.
What it does
The bill would restore Isaac Thorne’s right to vote. It applies only to him.
Argument forRestoring Mr. Thorne’s voting rights could let him take part in elections after he served his sentences.
Argument againstSome voters may believe people convicted of burglary and robbery should remain barred from voting, even after serving their sentences.
More detail
The bill would restore Isaac Thorne’s right to vote. This applies only to Isaac Thorne of Washington County, whose voting rights were disqualified after a nonresidential burglary conviction in Bolivar County. The restoration would take effect after the act is passed.
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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 & VotingCriminal Justice