MississippiMeasure would restore Winston County woman's right to vote
The proposal would restore Jennifer Miles's voting rights after her Winston County grand larceny conviction; she was discharged from her sentence in 2012.
What it does
The proposal would restore Jennifer Miles's right to vote after a Winston County grand larceny conviction. She was discharged from her sentence in 2012.
Argument forRestoring Jennifer Miles's voting rights could let her take part in elections after she was discharged from her sentence.
Argument againstRestoring voting rights could let a person convicted of grand larceny vote after discharge, which some may see as too lenient for this conviction.
More detail
The measure would restore Jennifer Miles's right to vote. It applies to Jennifer Miles of Winston County, whose voting disqualification followed a grand larceny conviction there on October 21, 2008. The act would take effect after passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died On CalendarDied
- Apr 15Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
- Mar 25Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Mar 23Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingCriminal Justice