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HB 4180

Suffrage; restore to Lasondra Bowling of Rankin County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Fabian Nelson

Mississippi bill restores voting rights to Lasondra Bowling of Rankin County through individual legislative action.

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Bill Summary · HB 4180

Legislative bill overview

HB 4180 is a private bill that restores voting rights (suffrage) to Lasondra Bowling, a resident of Rankin County, Mississippi. The bill has passed the House and been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. This type of legislation typically addresses individuals whose voting rights were previously restricted or revoked, often due to felony convictions.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration affects an individual's fundamental ability to participate in democratic processes. In Mississippi, felons convicted of certain crimes may lose voting rights, and restoration requires specific legislative or executive action. This bill represents a direct assessment of whether Bowling's circumstances warrant reinstatement of this civic right.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency: The bill does not specify why Bowling's voting rights were revoked or what changed to justify restoration, making public evaluation difficult
  • Private legislation concerns: Some argue private bills for individual relief should be exceptional, raising questions about fairness and consistency in how such cases are handled
  • Lack of public record details: Without information on the underlying offense or Bowling's rehabilitation, legislators and the public cannot fully assess the merits of restoration

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

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