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SB 3400

Suffrage; restore to Dennis Hopkins.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Blount and 1 co-sponsor

Mississippi bill restores voting rights to Dennis Hopkins, advancing through legislature via private legislation mechanism.

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Bill Summary · SB 3400

Legislative bill overview

SB 3400 is a private bill that restores voting rights to a specific individual, Dennis Hopkins, in Mississippi. The bill has passed the Senate and been transmitted to the House for consideration. This type of legislation addresses a particular person's civil rights rather than creating general policy.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration bills affect an individual's ability to participate in democratic processes. In Mississippi, certain criminal convictions result in permanent or temporary disenfranchisement, and legislative restoration is one pathway to regain this fundamental right. The bill's passage through the Senate indicates legislative support for Hopkins's reinstatement.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency: Private bills affecting individual rights raise questions about selection criteria—why this person and what process determined eligibility for legislative restoration versus judicial or administrative channels
  • Precedent concerns: Individual restoration bills can create equity questions if similar cases are handled differently or if broader systematic disenfranchisement issues remain unaddressed
  • Criminal justice context: Without details on Hopkins's conviction, charges, or sentence completion status, there may be disagreement about whether restoration is appropriate

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

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