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HB 4124

Suffrage; restore to Jerome Wyatt of Jones County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Omeria Scott

Restores Jerome Wyatt’s voting rights in Mississippi after he completed probation for embezzlement and conducted himself lawfully, but the bill did not advance.

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Bill Summary · HB 4124

Bill Summary: HB 4124 (Mississippi, 2026 Session)

Title

Suffrage; restore to Jerome Wyatt of Jones County.

Primary Purpose

Restore the right to vote (suffrage) to Jerome Wyatt, a resident of Jones County, Mississippi, who had been disqualified due to a prior conviction for the crime of embezzlement.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1 – Restoration of Suffrage

    • The right of suffrage is “fully and completely restored” to Jerome Wyatt.
    • Wyatt was disqualified as an elector as a result of a Jones County embezzlement conviction.
    • Conviction details: Embezzlement in Jones County; sentenced February 24, 2020, to five years of probation under the supervision of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
    • Disposition: Wyatt was discharged from probation on July 14, 2023.
    • The Legislature states that Wyatt has since conducted himself as a law-abiding and honorable citizen in a good and lawful manner.

  • Section 2 – Effective Date

    • The act becomes effective on passage.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Jerome Wyatt of Jones County, Mississippi, whose voting rights would be restored.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: The broader electorate and the public interest in upholding civil rights restoration processes.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduced by: Representative Scott (Judiciary B).
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Omeria Scott.
  • Action History:
    • Referred to Judiciary B on March 10, 2026.
    • On April 15, 2026, the bill was reported as suspended from deadlines by HC 64 and, per the record, “Died In Committee,” indicating it did not advance out of committee.
  • Effective Date: Upon passage (as per Section 2).

Notes

  • The bill explicitly references Wyatt’s prior embezzlement conviction and probation period, framing the restoration as contingent on his discharge from probation and alleged ongoing lawful conduct.
  • The bill, as introduced, seeks to modify suffrage status rather than addressing broad or systemic voting-rights restoration, focusing on a single individual.
  • The action history indicates the measure did not progress through committee during the 2026 session, reflecting that it did not become law in that session.

Bottom Line

HB 4124 seeks to restore Jerome Wyatt’s right to vote in Mississippi after he completed probation for embezzlement. Although the bill outlines a full restoration and cites continued good conduct, the committee process resulted in the bill not advancing in the 2026 session.

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

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