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MS HB680

MS HB680
Starkville High School AP Government Class of 2019 Motor Voter Act; create procedure for automatic registration of voters.

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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Create The "starkville High School Ap Government Class Of 2019 Motor Voter Act"; To Authorize Any Person Who Is Qualified To Register To Vote In The State Of Mississippi To Register To Vote When That Person Applies For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Obtain Certain Information From A Person Who Desires To Register To Vote While Applying For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Provide An Opt-out Procedure For Persons Who Choose Not To Register To Vote While Applying For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Provide For The Forwarding Of Voter Registration Applications To The Person's County Of Residence; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-39, 23-15-41, 23-15-79, 23-15-95 And 63-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Starkville High School AP Government Class of 2019 Motor Voter Act," establishes a procedure for automatic voter registration in Mississippi. It allows individuals applying for, renewing, or changing the address on their driver's license or official identification card to register to vote simultaneously. The Department of Public Safety will collect necessary voter registration information during these transactions, including name, date of birth, address, and a sworn statement of eligibility, but will provide an option for individuals to opt out of registering to vote. If an applicant does not opt out, their information will be forwarded to the Secretary of State and then to their county of residence for voter registration processing. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing state laws regarding voter registration to integrate this new process, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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