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MS SB2385
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires absentee voters to place their marked ballot inside an unmarked envelope, which is then placed inside the outer envelope containing the required affidavits and certificates
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Updates the elector's certificate to authorize election managers to open the unmarked envelope when counting ballots and remove the ballot for counting
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Modifies the attesting witness certificate to confirm the voter placed the ballot in the unmarked envelope before sealing the outer envelope
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Revises ballot processing procedures so resolution boards deposit the unmarked envelope in the ballot box, then open it only when ballots are counted to ensure secrecy
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Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Absentee ballot; require placement in unmarked envelope to ensure ballot secrecy.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021