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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Authorize A Qualified Elector Who Wishes To Register To Vote To Register On The Day Of The Election And Then Proceed To Cast His Or Her Vote At The Proper Polling Place; To Provide The Location To Conduct The Registration On Election Day; To Provide The Identification Required To Be Presented In Order To Register To Vote On Election Day; To Provide The Procedures That Poll Managers Must Implement When A Person Registers To Vote On Election Day; To Provide That Election Day Registration Ballots Must Be Treated The Same As Absentee Ballots For Certain Purposes; To Require The Secretary Of State To Promulgate The Necessary Rules And Regulations To Effectuate Same Day Voter Registration; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-13, 23-15-35, 23-15-37, 23-15-39, 23-15-41 And 23-15-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes qualified electors in Mississippi to register to vote on the day of an election and then cast their ballot at their designated polling place, provided they meet certain requirements. Election commissioners can establish specific locations for same-day registration and appoint additional poll managers to handle these applications. Applicants must appear in person, declare under oath they haven't voted, and present valid photo identification, along with proof of residency if the photo ID doesn't include an address. Once verified through the Statewide Elections Management System, which is a centralized database for voter information, the applicant is admitted as a qualified elector. Those registering on election day will receive a special ballot and envelope, which will be processed similarly to absentee ballots. The Secretary of State is tasked with creating rules and regulations to implement this new same-day voter registration process, and existing laws are amended to align with these changes, which will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0022.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0022IN.htm |
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