Mississippi SB3405: Suffrage; restore to Ray Gillespie.

What the bill says

An act to restore the right of suffrage to ray gillespie of oktibbeha county, mississippi; and for related purposes.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO RAY GILLESPIE OF OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. The right of suffrage is hereby fully and completely restored to Ray Gillespie of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction for the crime of armed robbery in Oktibbeha County. The Mississippi Department of Corrections has represented that after a complete search of its records that it does not have any records for Ray Gillespie. 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 July 1, 2026. *SS08/R1363* S. B. No. 3405 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N2/3 26/SS08/R1363 restore to Ray Gillespie. PAGE 1 (ens\tb)

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Sponsors

• Hickman, Rod (D, 32) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 15, 2026: Died In Committee
2. March 13, 2026: Referred To Judiciary, Division B

Common questions

What is SB3405?

SB3405 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Suffrage; restore to Ray Gillespie.

What does SB3405 do?

In its own words: An act to restore the right of suffrage to ray gillespie of oktibbeha county, mississippi; and for related purposes.

What is the status of SB3405?

Failed as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (April 15, 2026).

Who sponsored SB3405?

Hickman, Rod (D, 32).

Where is the official record for SB3405?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3405.xml