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HB 4012

Suffrage; restore to Joy Horton of Amite County.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angela Cockerham

Mississippi bill to restore voting rights to Joy Horton of Amite County through private legislation, died in committee in April 2025.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4012

Legislative bill overview

HB 4012 is a private bill that would restore voting rights to Joy Horton of Amite County, Mississippi. The bill appears to address a specific individual's loss of suffrage, likely due to a felony conviction, and seeks to reinstate their right to vote through legislative action.

Why this is important

Voting rights restoration affects fundamental democratic participation and reflects broader policy decisions about criminal justice, redemption, and reintegration. Private bills of this nature raise questions about whether individual rights restoration should occur through case-by-case legislation or systematic statutory processes.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: Private bills targeting individuals may bypass standard judicial or administrative processes for rights restoration that other citizens must follow
  • Precedent implications: Individual legislative restoration could create pressure for numerous similar bills and questions about fairness in selective application
  • Underlying conviction details: The nature of the original offense and circumstances are unstated, which may influence public support or opposition

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

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