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HB 4182

Suffrage; restore to Ivory Moore, Jr., of Washington County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Hines

Restores the voting rights of Ivory Moore, Jr. by removing his prior disqualification due to a 2000 shoplifting conviction, making him eligible to vote again.

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Bill Summary · HB 4182

Summary of HB 4182 (Mississippi, 2026 Session)

Overall purpose

  • Restore the right of suffrage (voting rights) to Ivory Moore, Jr., a resident of Washington County, Mississippi.
  • The bill specifies that Moore’s disqualification as an elector due to a past conviction has been removed, effectively allowing him to vote again.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Restoration of suffrage
    • The right to vote is “fully and completely” restored to Ivory Moore, Jr.
    • Moore was previously disqualified as an elector due to a conviction for the crime of shoplifting on August 16, 2000, in Washington County.
    • Sentence details at that time: 36 months probation under the supervision of the Mississippi Department of Corrections; probation violation led to a sentence of three years on House Arrest.
    • Moore was released on House Arrest on November 27, 2001 and discharged the same day.
    • The bill asserts that Moore has since behaved as a law-abiding and honorable citizen.
  • Section 2: Effective date
    • The act becomes effective upon passage.

Who would be affected

  • Ivory Moore, Jr. would regain the right to vote in Mississippi elections.
  • Depending on existing procedures, local election officials would update voter eligibility records to reflect restoration of his suffrage rights.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • History and status:
    • Referred to Judiciary B (Mar 23, 2026).
    • Passed House Judiciary-related stages and received a “Suff Do Pass” in committee (Mar 25, 2026).
    • Passed the House (Mar 26, 2026).
    • Became subject to calendar timing; as of Apr 15, 2026, it faced scheduling and calendar-related actions (suspended from deadlines by HC 64; “Died On Calendar” status noted, indicating procedural scheduling issues in the session timeline).
  • If enacted, the bill would take effect immediately upon passage, retroactive to the date of signing.

Notes and context

  • The bill is narrowly focused: it does not alter general voting rights restoration processes but specifically restores suffrage to one individual, Ivory Moore, Jr., based on past conduct and legal history described within the legislation.
  • The language emphasizes transformation of Moore’s status from disqualified elector to eligible voter, citing a history of probation, house arrest, and discharge, and asserts ongoing law-abiding behavior.

Summary in plain terms

HB 4182 aims to restore the voting rights of Ivory Moore, Jr. after prior disqualification stemming from a 2000 shoplifting conviction and related probation/house arrest consequences. If enacted, Moore would regain the right to vote, and the bill would become effective upon passage.

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

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