MississippiBill would restore Montana Wimberly’s right to vote
If enacted, this measure would restore voting rights to Montana Wimberly of Lincoln County, whose rights were lost after convictions in two counties.
What it does
If enacted, the bill would restore Montana Wimberly’s right to vote, which she lost because of convictions in Pike and Lincoln Counties.
Argument forRestoring Wimberly’s voting rights could let her take part in elections after she completed probation.
Argument againstBecause this measure covers one person, other people who lost voting rights might need separate legislation to regain theirs.
More detail
The bill would restore Montana Wimberly’s right to vote. The restoration applies to Montana Wimberly of Lincoln County, Mississippi. The bill identifies her convictions in Pike and Lincoln Counties as the reason she lost the right to vote. The bill 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 26Referred To Judiciary, Division BMinor
- Mar 26Transmitted To SenateMinor
- Mar 26Immediate Release
- Mar 26PassedPassed House
- Mar 25Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Mar 18Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingCriminal Justice