The legislative session is finally over. For the first three months of every year, our state lawmakers gather, debate, and pass laws to respond to the real and pressing needs of their constituents.
We fight to protect civil liberties for all Mississippians through our work at the state legislature. The 2023 legislative session began on January 3, 2023.
Our legislative priorities this year cover issues including:
Would authorize voter registration upon sentence completion. Here, "sentence" means, and is limited to, the term of incarceration, probation, and parole for a disqualifying conviction.
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Jan 23, 2023
HB 444
Position: Oppose
Status: Passed committee
Increases responsibility and penalties on parents to hold them liable if their children commit certain acts.
Revises the age that a child may be held criminally responsible or criminally prosecuted for a misdemeanor or felony from 13 to 12.
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Jan 23, 2023
HB 1125: Anti-Trans Youth Legislation
Everyone, no matter their age, deserves to live as their authentic selves. Legislation like House Bill 1125 is an attempt to criminalize parents and healthcare providers for supporting...
Would restore suffrage upon sentence completion without the current legislative bill process. Here, "sentence" means, and is limited to, the term of incarcertaion plus five years of any term of probation...