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MS SB2061

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

Senate Bill 2061 Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of State to establish a secure website for electronic voter registration applications, in coordination with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

  • Limits electronic registration to persons with valid Mississippi driver's licenses or photo identification cards issued by the Department of Public Safety.

  • Requires applicants to confirm U.S. citizenship on the electronic form; prohibits transmitting information of non-citizens or those who decline registration.

  • Allows the secure website to process new voter registration applications and permit registered voters to update their name, address, and other registration information.

  • Establishes July 1, 2025 as the effective date and conforms related voter registration statutes to accommodate online registration procedures.

Legislative Description

Election code; establish provisions for electronic voter registration application and secure website.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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