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MS SB2301

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a secure internet website administered by the Secretary of State to allow eligible voters with current valid Mississippi driver's licenses or photo identification to submit voter registration applications electronically.

  • Requires the electronic application to ask whether the applicant is a U.S. citizen and prohibits transmission of information from applicants who decline registration or indicate they are not citizens.

  • Permits the secure website to allow new applicants to submit completed voter registration applications and existing registered voters to change their name, address, or other registration information online.

  • Requires verification that applicant information matches records with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, including driver's license number, name, date of birth, and citizenship status; incomplete or mismatched applications are rejected.

  • Requires the Secretary of State and Department of Public Safety to enter into a memorandum of understanding for information sharing and establishes an effective date of July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Election code; establish provisions for electronic voter registration application and secure website.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Elections1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

No bill text available