MS SB2499

Requires the Statewide Elections Management System to compare voter registration records with state identification databases to identify non-U.S. citizens registered to vote.

Directs county registrars to notify flagged registered voters and request proof of citizenship within 30 days, with acceptable documentation including birth certificates, U.S. passports, naturalization papers, or documents under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Allows voters unable to provide initial documentation to appeal to county election boards for a hearing on citizenship status, with the system updated to reflect the board's decision.

Requires registrars to purge voters from the system who fail to provide citizenship proof within 30 days, or mark them as "PENDING" status if applying before federal general election.

Takes effect July 1, 2023, and requires the Secretary of State to adopt rules for administration while keeping all citizenship documentation and database records confidential from public inspection.