Mississippi · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 940: Voting rights and felony expungement; person may have voting rights restored and certain felony records expunged after five years.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 940 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Voting rights and felony expungement; person may have voting rights restored and certain felony records expunged after five years. Primary sponsor: Wallace. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): Died On Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Felsher | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Fred Shanks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died On Calendar
- Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
- Referred To Constitution