Mississippi SB2349 increases penalties for vote fraud, including absentee ballot violations.
Mississippi SB2349 amends Section 23-15-753 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to increase the punishment for vote fraud. The bill targets individuals who violate absentee voting laws, sell their votes, or fraudulently request or submit absentee ballot applications. Convictions now carry a fine of at least $1,000 and imprisonment for at least one year, up to five years. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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