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HB 4176: Suffrage; restore to Paul Anthony Jackson of Oktibbeha County.
Fabian Nelson
HB 4176 status: In Committee — Died In Committee (updated Apr 15, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
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Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 5/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill would have statutorily restored the voting rights of Paul Anthony Jackson.
Who is affected
Paul Anthony Jackson.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill required legislative passage to restore suffrage.
Costs and funding
Negligible administrative costs associated with legislative processing.
When it takes effect
The bill died in committee during the 2026 session.
Potential benefits
Potential restoration of civil participation rights for an individual.
Risks and tradeoffs
The use of private bills for individual suffrage restoration can be seen as lacking a uniform or transparent legal standard.
What is still unknown
The reason for the loss of rights and why this individual was selected for legislative relief are not stated.
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Impact analysis
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The legislative process for private suffrage restoration lacks specific transparency criteria in the summary.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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