Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMississippiIn Committee
HB 4138: Suffrage; restore to Lamar Sampson of Humphreys County.
Timaka James-Jones
HB 4138 status: In Committee — Died In Committee (updated Apr 15, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposes the restoration of voting rights to a specific individual, Lamar Sampson of Humphreys County.
Who is affected
Lamar Sampson is the sole beneficiary.
Requirements and enforcement
The individual is required to be the subject of this specific legislative act.
Costs and funding
Not stated, but involves standard legislative time and processing costs.
When it takes effect
The bill has died in committee, meaning no action will take place this session.
Potential benefits
Provides an mechanism for an individual to recover their right to vote.
Risks and tradeoffs
Relies on a case-by-case private bill process rather than a rule-based legal framework.
What is still unknown
The specific grounds for the original loss of rights and the legislative justification for this specific restoration are not provided.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Restores individual civic participation
- Facilitates social reintegration
- Reduces formal social exclusion
Risks
- Creates case-by-case inconsistency
- Lacks uniform restoration criteria
- Potential for political favoritism
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The use of private bills for suffrage restoration creates inconsistent outcomes for citizens.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary only; no full bill text was reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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