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HB 4164

Suffrage; restore to Krisi M. Weining-Cox of Marshall County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Fabian Nelson

Mississippi bill restores voting rights to individual Krisi M. Weining-Cox of Marshall County through special legislation passed by House, now in Senate consideration.

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Bill Summary · HB 4164

Legislative bill overview

HB 4164 is a private bill that restores voting rights (suffrage) to Krisi M. Weining-Cox of Marshall County, Mississippi. The bill passed the House on March 26, 2026, and has been transmitted to the Senate for consideration. This type of legislation typically addresses the restoration of rights to an individual who had previously lost voting eligibility, often due to a felony conviction.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration is a significant civil rights matter that affects an individual's ability to participate in democratic processes. In Mississippi, felony convictions can result in permanent loss of voting rights under certain circumstances, making restoration bills a mechanism for addressing potential disenfranchisement and second chances in the criminal justice system.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency: Private bills restoring individual rights lack public information about the specific circumstances (crime, conviction date, rehabilitation efforts) that prompted the restoration request
  • Equity concerns: Critics may question whether private bills create unequal application of voting rights restoration compared to general statutory processes available to all citizens
  • Precedent questions: Individual restoration bills can raise questions about consistency—why this person receives restoration through special legislation while others may not have similar access

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

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