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HB 4004

Suffrage; restore to William Roberts of Harrison County.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeffrey Hulum

Mississippi bill seeks to restore voting rights to William Roberts of Harrison County; died in committee without explanation of underlying circumstances.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4004

Legislative bill overview

HB 4004 is a private bill seeking to restore voting rights to William Roberts of Harrison County, Mississippi. The bill died in the Judiciary B Committee in March 2025 without advancing further in the legislative process.

Why is this important

Voting rights restoration bills are significant because they directly affect an individual's fundamental right to participate in democracy. Such legislation typically addresses cases where someone believes their suffrage was wrongfully removed or where circumstances warrant reinstatement after a disqualifying event (such as felony conviction completion).

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency: The bill provides no public information about why Roberts' voting rights were removed or the grounds for restoration, making it difficult to assess fairness
  • Private bills vs. systemic reform: Individual restoration bills raise questions about whether voting rights should be addressed case-by-case or through broader legislative frameworks
  • Due process concerns: Without stated criteria or procedures, it's unclear whether the bill followed appropriate judicial or administrative review processes before legislative action

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

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