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MS SB2425

MS SB2425
Ballot harvesting; define terms.


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Introduced
02/16/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
Passed
04/17/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 23-15-907, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define "caregiver," "family Member" And "household Member" For The Purposes Of The Ballot Harvesting Law; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 23-15-907 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to define the terms "caregiver," "family member," and "household member" for the purposes of the state's ballot harvesting law. The bill also clarifies that a person who is allowed to collect and transmit a ballot mailed to another person includes a family member, household member, or caregiver of the person to whom the ballot was mailed. Additionally, the bill specifies that any voter who requires assistance to vote due to blindness, disability, or inability to read or write may be given assistance by a person of the voter's choice, except certain exceptions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 04/22/2024)

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