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HB 4173

Suffrage; restore to Jeremy Hodges of Leflore County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Fabian Nelson

Restores voting rights to Jeremy Hodges of Leflore County, Mississippi through private legislative action, enabling his political participation.

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Bill Summary · HB 4173

Legislative bill overview

HB 4173 is a private bill that restores voting rights to Jeremy Hodges of Leflore County, Mississippi. The bill appears to address the restoration of suffrage (voting rights) to an individual, likely following a felony conviction or other circumstance that resulted in disenfranchisement.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration affects fundamental democratic participation and civil rights. Private bills targeting individual cases highlight broader questions about how states handle disenfranchisement policies, rehabilitation, and reintegration of citizens into the political process. The passage and rapid transmission suggest legislative consensus on this individual's eligibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public record details – The bill's limited available information makes it unclear what circumstances led to the disenfranchisement or what criteria were used to determine restoration eligibility
  • Private bills vs. systemic reform – Addressing voting rights through individual bills rather than comprehensive policy changes may leave similar situations unresolved for others in comparable circumstances
  • Transparency and accountability – Without published justification, there's limited opportunity for public scrutiny of the decision-making process for rights restoration

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

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