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MS HC7

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to explicitly state that only United States citizens may vote in state or local elections and referendums

  • Reduces residency requirements for voter eligibility from one year to thirty (30) days for both state and county residence

  • Reduces precinct/city/town residency requirement from six months to thirty (30) days

  • Maintains existing voter disqualifications for those convicted of specific felonies including murder, rape, bribery, theft, arson, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, or bigamy

  • Amendment would be submitted to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2026

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to provide that only citizens of the United States are allowed the opportunity to vote.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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