Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB4179: Suffrage; restore to Jennifer Miles of Winston County.
Status: Failed, April 15, 2026
AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO JENNIFER MILES OF WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
What the bill says
An act to restore the right of suffrage to jennifer miles of winston county, mississippi.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO JENNIFER MILES OF WINSTON 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 Jennifer Miles of Winston County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of her conviction for the crime of Grand Larceny in Winston County, on October 21, 2008, for which she was sentenced to serve five (5) years under the supervision of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. She was discharged on December 5, 2012. The Legislature is informed that she has since conducted herself 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/R2508* H. B. No. 4179 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N2/3 26/HR26/R2508 restore to Jennifer Miles of PAGE 1 (GT\KW) Winston County.
Sponsors
- Nelson, Fabian (D, 66) · 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 HB4179?
- HB4179 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Suffrage; restore to Jennifer Miles of Winston County.
- What does HB4179 do?
- In its own words: An act to restore the right of suffrage to jennifer miles of winston county, mississippi.
- What is the status of HB4179?
- Failed as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Died On Calendar (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4179?
- Nelson, Fabian (D, 66).
- Where is the official record for HB4179?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4179.xml
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