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HB 1981

Suffrage; restore to Omar Travis of Hinds County.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Grace Butler-Washington

Mississippi bill to restore voting rights to Omar Travis of Hinds County failed in Senate committee after House passage.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1981

Legislative bill overview

HB 1981 is a private bill introduced in Mississippi that seeks to restore voting rights (suffrage) to Omar Travis of Hinds County. The bill passed the House on March 20, 2025, but died in the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 3, 2025, and did not advance further.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration is significant because it determines who can participate in democratic elections. Private bills of this nature typically address individuals whose civil rights were restricted due to felony convictions or other legal circumstances, making restoration a matter of individual justice and civic participation.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: Private bills restoring individual rights raise questions about whether the legislative process is equitable when some citizens receive personalized consideration while others with similar circumstances do not
  • Limited public information: The bill's legislative summary does not specify the original offense or reason for suffrage loss, making it difficult for the public to assess whether the restoration is justified
  • Procedural concerns: The bill's death in committee without documented explanation leaves unclear whether there were substantive objections or procedural issues

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

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