MississippiHouse proposal would restore Montgomery’s right to vote
The House-passed proposal would restore voting rights to Sylvester Montgomery of Copiah County, who was disqualified after criminal convictions.
What it does
The proposal would restore Sylvester Montgomery’s right to vote after convictions that disqualified him from voting. It says he was released in 2001 and has since lived lawfully.
Argument forRestoring his voting rights could let Montgomery take part in elections after his release and years of lawful conduct.
Argument againstRestoring voting rights after these convictions could concern people who believe a person should finish all consequences tied to serious crimes before voting again.
More detail
The proposal would restore Montgomery’s right to vote. It applies to Sylvester Montgomery of Copiah County, whose voting rights were disqualified after convictions for residential burglary and embezzlement. The restoration would take effect when 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 18Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting