Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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SB 3397: Suffrage; restore to Frankie Ward, Jr.
Rod Hickman
SB 3397 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
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposes the restoration of voting rights to a specific individual, Frankie Ward, Jr.
Who is affected
Frankie Ward, Jr. is the sole beneficiary.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill requires legislative approval to override prior disqualification from voting.
Costs and funding
Not stated, though it incurs minor administrative costs typical of the legislative process.
When it takes effect
The bill died in committee during the 2026 session.
Potential benefits
Potential reintegration of an individual into the voting process.
Risks and tradeoffs
The use of specific legislative acts for individual rights restoration lacks administrative consistency.
What is still unknown
The specific reasons for the individual's initial loss of rights 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
80%
Benefits
- Restoration of individual voting franchise
- Recognition of civil rights rehabilitation
- Promotion of full civic participation
Risks
- Lacks a standardized criteria for restoration
- Potential for disparate treatment of other citizens
- Reliance on legislative rather than judicial process
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Legislative oversight of civil rights restoration
- Formal public record of rights reinstatement
- Exercising constitutional legislative authority
Risks
- Potential for ad-hoc legislative decision-making
- Lack of public reporting on eligibility criteria
- Inefficient use of legislative sessions for individual cases
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
This is a private bill for a single individual; results are not applicable to the general public.
Analysis scope
Available only as an OpenStates summary.
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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