Mississippi SHIELD Act revises voter registration procedures to verify citizenship using SAVE database.
The Mississippi SHIELD Act amends voter registration procedures to include checks against the SAVE database to verify citizenship. If a match is found, the registrar must notify the applicant and place them in "PENDING" status. Applicants have 30 days to provide proof of citizenship. If proof is not provided, the applicant is marked as "REJECTED." The act mandates annual reports from the Secretary of State and registrars on SAVE checks and removals. It also exempts SAVE data from public disclosure and ensures compliance with data protection laws. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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