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MS HB452

MS HB452
Voter roll purge; require Secretary of State to post notice of each time the purge occurs.


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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-153, 23-15-152, 23-15-125 And 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State Shall Publish Notice On His Website Each Time A Voter Roll Purge Occurs And The Date Upon Which It Occurred; To Provide That Such Information Shall Remain On The Secretary Of State's Website For At Least One Year After The Purge; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Secretary of State to post a notice on their website each time a voter roll purge occurs, along with the date it happened, and this information must remain online for at least one year after the purge, ensuring greater transparency in the process of removing voters from the state's voter rolls, which can happen for various reasons such as death, conviction of certain crimes, or failure to respond to confirmation notices.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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