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MS SB2576
Bill
AI Summary
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Removes the "current and" requirement from several forms of valid voter identification, including driver's licenses, state ID cards, U.S. passports, government employee IDs, and U.S. military identification cards.
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Defines "valid" identification as an official government document establishing voter identity that either has no expiration date or was issued no more than 10 years prior to presentation.
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Maintains existing acceptable forms of voter identification including Mississippi concealed carry permits, tribal ID cards, student ID cards from Mississippi colleges/universities, and official Mississippi voter ID cards.
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Allows voters without required identification to cast affidavit ballots that are counted if acceptable photo identification is presented to the registrar within five days after election day.
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Establishes that intentional failure by election officials to require voter identification constitutes corrupt conduct subject to reporting to the Secretary of State and Attorney General.
Legislative Description
Voter ID; clarify what constitutes a valid voter ID.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/15/2024