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SB 3395

Suffrage; restore to Melvin Jackson of Monroe County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rod Hickman

Senate passes private bill to restore voting rights to Melvin Jackson of Monroe County, pending House Judiciary consideration.

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Bill Summary · SB 3395

Legislative bill overview

SB 3395 is a private bill that restores voting rights (suffrage) to Melvin Jackson of Monroe County, Mississippi. The bill has passed the Senate and been referred to the House Judiciary B committee for consideration. Private bills of this nature typically address individual cases where someone seeks restoration of rights previously lost.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration represents a significant individual remedies in the criminal justice system, as loss of suffrage is often a collateral consequence of felony conviction. The bill's passage in the Senate and referral to the House indicates potential bipartisan support for this particular individual's reinstatement, though the ultimate outcome depends on House action.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The bill contains no publicly available details about why Mr. Jackson lost voting rights, what crime he was convicted of, or why restoration is warranted now, making it difficult to assess whether this is justified
  • Private bills precedent: Passage of individual suffrage restoration bills may raise questions about whether such decisions should be handled through general restoration procedures rather than case-by-case legislation
  • Transparency concerns: Private bills affecting fundamental rights may warrant greater public disclosure and debate than they typically receive in legislative processes

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

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