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MS SB2582

MS SB2582
Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi; enact.

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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Create The Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act Of Mississippi; To Define Relevant Terms; To Prohibit Voter Suppression And Vote Dilution; To Establish The Mississippi Voting Rights Commission; To Provide The Candidate Qualifications For Nominating A Person As A Member Of The Commission; To Provide How Members Of The Commission Shall Be Selected; To Provide How The Commission Will Determine Preclearance For Covered Political Subdivisions; To Provide The Procedures For Obtaining Preclearance; To Establish Protections For Voters Who Are Classified As Limited English Proficient And/or Disabled; To Provide What Accommodations Shall Be Made Available For Covered Individuals In A Protected Class; To Provide The Framework To Establish The State Voting And Elections Database And Institute; To Provide The Mission And Functions Of The Database And Institute; To Prohibit Intimidation, Deception Or Obstructions That Would Affect The Rights Of Voters To Participate In Elections; To Require Public Notice Of Voting-related Changes, Such As Government Boundaries, Methods Of Elections Or District Maps; To Provide Grounds For Enforcement, Establish Venue And Provide Remedies For Legal Actions Filed Under Rights Established By This Act; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi," aims to protect and expand voting rights for all eligible Mississippians, particularly those belonging to protected classes based on race, color, or language minority status, and to prevent voter suppression and vote dilution. It establishes a Mississippi Voting Rights Commission responsible for overseeing these protections, including a process called "preclearance" where certain political subdivisions must get approval from the commission before implementing new voting policies or practices that could affect voting rights. The bill also mandates language assistance for voters with limited English proficiency (LEP) and provides accommodations for voters with disabilities, ensuring they have equal access to participate in elections. Furthermore, it creates a statewide voting and elections database and institute to collect and analyze election data, and it prohibits intimidation, deception, or obstruction tactics that could hinder voters. The act also requires public notice for significant changes to voting procedures and outlines legal avenues for enforcement and remedies for violations.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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