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HB 4142

Suffrage; restore to Tramaine Wagner of Walthall County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Daryl Porter

Mississippi legislature passes private bill restoring voting rights to Tramaine Wagner of Walthall County through individual legislative action.

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Bill Summary · HB 4142

Legislative bill overview

HB 4142 is a private bill that restores voting rights to Tramaine Wagner of Walthall County, Mississippi. The bill appears to address a previous loss of suffrage, likely due to a felony conviction, and seeks to reinstate Wagner's right to vote through specific legislative action.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration affects civic participation and representation. In Mississippi, individuals convicted of certain felonies lose voting rights, and restoration typically requires either completion of sentences/probation or individual legislative action. This bill represents a case-by-case approach to re-enfranchisement for a specific constituent.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: Private bills for individual rights restoration raise questions about whether legislative action is the appropriate mechanism versus judicial review or administrative processes
  • Precedent and equity: Individual restoration bills may create concerns about inconsistent application of voting rights restoration compared to other similarly situated individuals
  • Transparency of circumstances: Without public details on Wagner's case, there's limited ability for public accountability regarding the rationale for restoration

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

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