HB949

Mississippi HB949 prohibits opening and counting ballots until all polling places are closed.

Mississippi HB949 amends election procedures to ensure ballot boxes remain sealed until all polling places close. Poll managers must wait for notification from the registrar before opening the ballot box and counting votes. Once notified, poll managers must announce election results simultaneously. The bill also mandates that ballot boxes be sealed with tamper-evident seals and kept secure until polls close. It includes provisions for handling absentee ballots and maintaining records of the sealing process.