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MS SB2349

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Seymour

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum fine for vote fraud from $500 to $1,000, with maximum remaining at $5,000
  • Eliminates option of county jail sentence, making state penitentiary imprisonment of 1-5 years mandatory for all vote fraud convictions
  • Removes judicial discretion to impose only a fine or only imprisonment; both fine and prison time are now required
  • Applies same mandatory penalties to those who pay ballot assisters based on number of voters assisted or ballots cast
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Voter fraud; increase penalties for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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