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MS HB908
MS HB908Absentee ballots; require receipt day before federal election if U.S. Supreme Court rules federal laws preempt state.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-631, 23-15-637, 23-15-639, 23-15-651 And 23-15-721, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Absentee Ballots To Be Received By The Day Before An Election That Includes A Federal Office If The United States Supreme Court Determines That State Laws Governing Absentee And Mail-in Ballots Are Preempted By Federal Law As To Federal Elections; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that if the U.S. Supreme Court rules that federal laws override state laws concerning absentee and mail-in ballots for federal elections, then all absentee ballots must be received by the day before the election, rather than the current allowance of up to five business days after the election. This change would take effect only after the State Attorney General officially determines and publishes this Supreme Court ruling, ensuring that absentee ballots for federal offices are processed and counted in a timely manner consistent with federal requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Elections (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0908.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0900-0999/HB0908PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0900-0999/HB0908IN.htm |
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