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HB 4006

Suffrage; restore to Andre Nichols of Hinds County.

2025 Regular Session

Mississippi special bill seeks to restore voting rights to Andre Nichols of Hinds County through individual legislative action rather than standard restoration procedures.

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Bill Summary · HB 4006

Legislative bill overview

HB 4006 is a special bill seeking to restore voting rights to Andre Nichols, a resident of Hinds County, Mississippi. The bill appears to address a specific individual's disenfranchisement, likely due to a felony conviction, through legislative action rather than the standard restoration process.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration is significant because it directly affects civic participation and representation. Mississippi, like many states, has automatic voting rights loss provisions for felony convictions, and this bill represents an alternative pathway when individuals believe they merit restoration outside normal legal channels.

Potential points of contention

  • Individual vs. systemic approach: Using special legislation for one person raises questions about equity and whether similar cases should be handled through general restoration laws rather than singular bills
  • Lack of public information: The bill's details about Nichols' specific circumstances, the original offense, and rehabilitation efforts are not provided, making it difficult to assess the merits independently
  • Precedent concerns: Approving individual suffrage restoration bills could establish a precedent that creates inconsistent application of voting rights policy across the state

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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