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HB 4163

Suffrage; restore to Hillary Ivy of Neshoba County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Fabian Nelson

Mississippi House bill restores voting rights to individual Hillary Ivy of Neshoba County through private legislation, advancing to Senate consideration.

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Bill Summary · HB 4163

Legislative bill overview

HB 4163 is a private bill introduced in Mississippi that restores voting rights (suffrage) to Hillary Ivy of Neshoba County. The bill has already passed the House and been transmitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration. This type of legislation typically addresses an individual who lost voting eligibility due to a felony conviction.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration affects an individual's fundamental civic participation and can have broader implications for how states handle felony disenfranchisement policies. Private bills of this nature set precedents and raise questions about consistency in how voting rights are restored across different cases and individuals.

Potential points of contention

  • Selective application: Private bills restoring suffrage to specific individuals raise fairness questions about whether similar relief should be available to others in comparable circumstances
  • Lack of transparency: The bill provides no public information about the underlying offense, circumstances, or rehabilitation efforts, making it difficult to assess the basis for restoration
  • Broader policy debate: This illustrates ongoing tension between permanent felony disenfranchisement and restoration mechanisms, with no statewide uniform standards mentioned

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

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