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SB 3281

Suffrage; restore to Frederick Kenyon Clark.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rod Hickman

Mississippi bill to restore voting rights to Frederick Kenyon Clark through private legislation; died in committee.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 3281

Legislative bill overview

SB 3281 is a private bill introduced in Mississippi that seeks to restore voting rights (suffrage) to a specific individual named Frederick Kenyon Clark. The bill would reverse a prior loss of voting eligibility for this one person through legislative action rather than through standard judicial or administrative restoration processes.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration is a significant issue affecting individuals with criminal convictions or other disqualifications from the electoral process. Private bills that restore individual rights to specific citizens represent an alternative pathway to regaining voting privileges outside of general restoration laws or court proceedings. This case illustrates how some individuals may seek legislative remedies when other avenues are unavailable or exhausted.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: Whether a private bill is the appropriate mechanism for restoring individual rights, or if this should be addressed through judicial review or established administrative procedures
  • Precedent and equity: How granting relief to one specific individual through private legislation may create questions about fairness compared to others in similar circumstances who must use standard restoration processes
  • Limited public information: The bill provides no details about the original disqualification, making it difficult to assess whether the restoration is justified on the merits

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

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