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MS SB2359

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 23-15-713 of Mississippi Code to allow any duly qualified elector to vote by absentee ballot without needing to meet specific eligibility criteria

  • Removes all existing categorical restrictions for absentee voting, including requirements related to being a student/teacher away from home, having a physical disability, being 65 or older, or working during poll hours

  • Eliminates COVID-19 quarantine provisions that had allowed temporary absentee voting eligibility during 2020

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Absentee voting; authorize every qualified elector.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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