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SB 3282

Suffrage; restore to Brittany Holifield.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rod Hickman

Mississippi private bill proposing to restore voting rights to Brittany Holifield; died in Judiciary Committee without passage.

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Bill Summary · SB 3282

Legislative bill overview

SB 3282 is a private bill introduced in Mississippi that seeks to restore voting rights to a specific individual named Brittany Holifield. Private bills address the circumstances of individual citizens rather than affecting general law. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee but ultimately died in committee without advancing further in the legislative process.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration reflects broader policy questions about criminal justice, rehabilitation, and second chances. Mississippi, like many states, restricts voting rights for individuals with certain felony convictions, and restoration requires either legislative action or completion of specific legal processes. This bill represents an attempt to address an individual case where the sponsor believed restoration was warranted.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: Private bills for rights restoration raise questions about whether individual cases should be handled through legislative action versus established legal procedures or executive clemency processes
  • Precedent and equity: Granting restoration through a private bill rather than systemic process may create concerns about equal treatment—why this individual versus others in similar circumstances
  • Information transparency: Without public records on the underlying conviction or circumstances, there is limited ability for public scrutiny of whether the restoration is justified

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

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