Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB4178: Suffrage; restore to Tony Lavell Smith of Noxubee County.
Status: Failed, April 15, 2026
AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO TONY LAVELL SMITH OF NOXUBEE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
What the bill says
An act to restore the right of suffrage to tony lavell smith of noxubee county, mississippi.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO TONY LAVELL SMITH OF NOXUBEE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. The right of suffrage is hereby fully and completely restored to Tony Lavell Smith of Noxubee County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction for the crime of Grand Larceny in Noxubee County, on September 19, 2006, for which he was sentenced to serve five (5) years probation under the supervision of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. He was discharged on November 20, 2009. The Legislature is informed that he has since conducted himself as a law-abiding and honorable citizen in a good and lawful manner. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. *HR26/R2507* H. B. No. 4178 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N2/3 26/HR26/R2507 restore to Tony Lavell Smith of PAGE 1 (GT\KW) Noxubee County.
Sponsors
- Mickens, Carl L. (D, 42) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died On Calendar
- : Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : Referred To Judiciary B
Subjects: Suffrage
Common questions
- What is HB4178?
- HB4178 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Suffrage; restore to Tony Lavell Smith of Noxubee County.
- What does HB4178 do?
- In its own words: An act to restore the right of suffrage to tony lavell smith of noxubee county, mississippi.
- What is the status of HB4178?
- Failed as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Died On Calendar (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4178?
- Mickens, Carl L. (D, 42).
- Where is the official record for HB4178?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4178.xml
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