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HB 4179

Suffrage; restore to Jennifer Miles of Winston County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Fabian Nelson

Restores the voting rights of Jennifer Miles in Mississippi after a prior felony conviction.

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Bill Summary · HB 4179

Summary of HB 4179 (Mississippi, 2026 Session)

Purpose

  • Restore the right of suffrage (the right to vote) to Jennifer Miles of Winston County, Mississippi.
  • The bill explicitly states that Miles was disqualified due to a prior conviction and seeks to reinstate her voting eligibility.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Restoration of suffrage
    • The right of suffrage is fully and completely restored to Jennifer Miles, who had been disqualified as an elector following a Grand Larceny conviction in Winston County on October 21, 2008.
    • Miles was sentenced to five years under the supervision of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
    • She was discharged from supervision on December 5, 2012.
    • The bill notes that she has since conducted herself as a law-abiding and honorable citizen.
  • Section 2: Effective date
    • The act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Affected Party

  • Jennifer Miles (Winston County resident): The primary beneficiary of the bill, whose suffrage rights would be restored upon enactment.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative status indicators:
    • Referred to Judiciary B (March 23, 2026).
    • Passed the “Suff Do Pass” stage in committee (March 25, 2026).
    • House action history shows a scheduling/status note near deadlines (April 15, 2026) indicating procedural adjustments or calendar considerations, including a note “Suspend from Deadlines by HC,” and an entry “Died On Calendar,” which can reflect procedural disposition rather than substantive action on the bill.
  • Sponsor: Representative Fabian Nelson (Co-sponsor).
  • Bill Number: HB 4179 (HR26/R2508).

Potential Impact

  • Restores voting rights specifically to one individual, Jennifer Miles, in Mississippi.
  • Establishes a precedent or mechanism for restoring suffrage to individuals with prior felony convictions, subject to court interpretation and subsequent legislative action.
  • The bill does not alter broader voting rights rules or eligibility criteria for other individuals; it is a targeted clemency/rehabilitation-type restoration for a single constituent.

Notes

  • The text focuses narrowly on restoring Miles’s suffrage rights and provides a brief justification regarding her conduct post-discharge.
  • The bill’s broader implications for state election law and felon voting rights would depend on future legislative actions or related statutory developments.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill to existing Mississippi law on restoration of suffrage for felons, or provide a timeline of typical steps for similar bills.

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

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