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MS SB2358

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Tate

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from knowingly collecting and transmitting ballots mailed to another person
  • Exempts election officials, U.S. Postal Service employees, and other federal mail handlers acting in official duties
  • Exempts family members, household members, and caregivers of the ballot recipient from the prohibition
  • Exempts common carriers transporting goods for a fee, limited to one ballot per parcel
  • Violations subject to penalties under Section 97-13-37, effective July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Ballot harvesting; ban.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Apportionment and Elections2/13/2023
Elections1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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