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MS SB2015

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a secure internet website through the Secretary of State to allow first-time voters with valid Mississippi driver's licenses or state photo IDs to submit online voter registration applications.

  • Requires the website software to verify applicants' identity by matching their driver's license or photo ID number, name, and date of birth against Mississippi Department of Public Safety records before processing registration.

  • Allows the online registration system to be used for first-time voter registration, address changes for existing voters, and voter registration termination requests.

  • Requires county registrars to review online applications and reject them if required information does not match Department of Public Safety records or if applications are incomplete.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Online voter registration; revise to allow for first-time voters to register through.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Elections1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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