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MS SB2063

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the deadline for voters without acceptable photo identification to present ID or execute a religious exemption affidavit from five (5) days to three (3) days after the election.

  • Applies the three-day deadline to both circuit/municipal clerk offices where voters must present photo identification and to voters obtaining a Mississippi Voter Identification Card.

  • Allows affidavit ballots cast by voters without acceptable ID to be counted only if the voter meets one of three conditions within three business days: presents acceptable photo identification, obtains a Mississippi Voter Identification Card, or executes an Affidavit of Religious Objection.

  • Maintains existing requirements for voters to present current and valid photo identification at polling places before voting, with affidavit ballot as an alternative for those unable to comply.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Affidavit ballots; reduce length of time within which certain persons must present proper voter ID or execute religious exemption.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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