MS HB163

Creates a cure process for absentee ballots rejected due to signature mismatches between the application and envelope, allowing voters five business days after election day to correct the deficiency.

Requires registrars to notify voters within one business day of election that their ballot was tentatively rejected for signature mismatch, first by telephone, then by email or facsimile, or by mail if neither is available.

Establishes that a portion of an elector's signature extending outside the signature box shall not be grounds for rejecting their ballot.

Specifies that signature mismatches shall not be grounds for rejecting absentee ballots cast in person at the registrar's office.

Takes effect July 1, 2025.