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HB 4010

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Zakiya Summers

Mississippi bill to restore voting rights to one Marshall County resident through private legislation rather than standard judicial procedures.

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Bill Summary · HB 4010

Legislative bill overview

HB 4010 is a private bill seeking to restore voting rights to Krisi M. Wiening-Cox of Marshall County, Mississippi. The bill appears to address a specific individual's loss of suffrage, likely due to a felony conviction, and proposes to reinstate their right to vote through legislative action rather than through standard restoration procedures.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration raises significant questions about criminal justice, redemption, and democratic participation. Mississippi, like many states, automatically disenfranchises individuals convicted of certain felonies. This bill highlights the tension between permanent punishment and the possibility of restoring civic rights to individuals deemed worthy of reintegration.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: Private bills bypassing standard judicial restoration procedures may raise fairness questions about why one individual receives legislative action while others use the regular legal channels
  • Felony classification debate: Whether the underlying offense justifies permanent disenfranchisement, and whether the individual meets rehabilitation standards
  • Precedent implications: Approval could create expectations for similar individual restoration requests, straining legislative resources and raising equity issues about whose cases receive attention

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

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