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Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
Crossed Over
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
Passed
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/22/2023
03/22/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Prohibit Ballot Harvesting; To Provide Exceptions For Certain Instances Where Ballot Collection Does Not Constitute Ballot Harvesting; To Provide Penalties As Provided In Section 97-13-37 For Individuals Found Guilty Of Improperly Collecting Ballots; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to ban "ballot harvesting," which refers to the practice of collecting and transmitting ballots that were mailed to other individuals. The bill provides exceptions for election officials, postal service employees, other individuals authorized by federal law, family members, household members, caregivers, and common carriers transporting a single ballot. Any violation of this law would be subject to the penalties outlined in Section 97-13-37. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (27)
Jason Barrett (R)*,
Kevin Blackwell (R)*,
Jenifer Branning (R)*,
Joel Carter (R)*,
Chris Caughman (R)*,
Lydia Chassaniol (R)*,
Kathy Chism (R)*,
Dennis DeBar (R)*,
Scott DeLano (R)*,
Jeremy England (R)*,
Joey Fillingane (R)*,
Angela Hill (R)*,
Tyler McCaughn (R)*,
Michael McLendon (R)*,
Chad McMahan (R)*,
Walter Michel (R)*,
Philip Moran (R)*,
Rita Parks (R)*,
John Polk (R)*,
Mike Seymour (R)*,
Melanie Sojourner (R)*,
Ben Suber (R)*,
Jeff Tate (R)*,
Neil Whaley (R)*,
Brice Wiggins (R)*,
Bart Williams (R)*,
Chuck Younger (R)*,
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 03/22/2023)
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