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HB 4121

Suffrage; restore to Wykesia Geater of Jackson County.

2026 Regular Session

Restores full voting rights to Wykesia Geater in Jackson County, específica individual clemency-like restoration, not a broad policy.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4121

Summary: House Bill 4121 (Mississippi, 2026)

Purpose

  • To restore the right of suffrage (the right to vote) to Wykesia Geater of Jackson County, Mississippi.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: The bill explicitly restores full and complete suffrage rights to Wykesia Geater, who was previously disqualified due to a 2004 embezzlement conviction in Jackson County. She served a six-year probation term under the Mississippi Department of Corrections, was released on September 25, 2009, and is described as having since lived as a law-abiding and honorable citizen.
  • Section 2: The act takes effect on and after the date of passage.

Affected Party

  • Wykesia Geater of Jackson County, Mississippi, who would have her voting eligibility fully restored.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • House actions:
    • Referred to Judiciary B (March 10, 2026)
    • Passed (March 18, 2026)
    • Title Suff Do Pass (March 18, 2026)
    • Transmitted to Senate (March 20, 2026)
    • Died in Committee (April 15, 2026)
  • This indicates the bill advanced through House committee and floor actions but ultimately did not pass out of committee before dying in the House. The action history shows it did not progress to the Senate for consideration.

Additional Context

  • The bill is a targeted clemency-like restoration of voting rights for a specific individual, rather than a broad restoration mechanism applicable to multiple former felons.
  • No new penalties or ongoing obligations are imposed beyond restoring suffrage rights.

Potential Impact

  • If enacted, Geater’s civil rights, including the right to vote in elections, would be restored for all purposes of voting.
  • The bill does not address broader statewide policy on voting rights for other individuals with prior convictions; it is individual-specific.
  • Given its status as “Died In Committee” in the 2026 session, the proposal would need to be reintroduced and navigated through the legislative process again in a future session to become law.

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

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