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MS SB2217
MS SB2217Affidavit ballots; allow individuals registered after 30-day cutoff but before election day to vote by.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Individuals To Vote By Affidavit On Election Day, If The Individual Registered After The Thirty-day Qualifying Cutoff, But Before Election Day; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals who registered to vote after the standard 30-day deadline but before Election Day to cast an "affidavit ballot," which is a provisional vote cast when a voter's eligibility is in question. Previously, voters had to be registered at least 30 days before an election to cast a regular ballot, and if their name wasn't on the pollbooks for various reasons, they could cast an affidavit ballot. This amendment adds a new condition for casting an affidavit ballot: having registered to vote after the 30-day cutoff but before Election Day, ensuring these voters can still have their votes considered.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2217.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2217IN.htm |
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