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MS SB2506
Bill
Status
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Melanie Sojourner
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AI Summary
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Secretary of State shall promulgate rules and regulations for registrars to verify voter eligibility, including U.S. citizenship verification procedures.
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Citizenship verification must occur either through the Statewide Elections Management System or by inspection of at least one document including birth certificate, social security card, or military identification card.
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Registrar must verify an applicant's eligibility according to Secretary of State rules before registering any person to vote.
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Statewide Elections Management System must be updated to verify that voter registration applicants are U.S. citizens.
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Act takes effect July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Voter registration; require verification of an applicant's U.S. citizenship.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023