SB2587

In-person absentee voting; to amend the process of.

Failed·3/3/26

Mississippi SB2587 amends absentee voting laws by changing ballot handling and timing.

Mississippi SB2587 proposes several changes to absentee voting procedures. It repeals certain sections related to absentee ballot envelopes and challenges. The bill requires mail-in ballots to be received by 7:00 P.M. on election day and mandates that absentee ballots be placed in an OMR voting machine upon receipt. It also requires mail-in ballots to be announced simultaneously with ballots cast on election day. These changes aim to streamline the absentee voting process and ensure timely handling of absentee ballots.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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13 Nay

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History

Mar 3

House

Died In Committee

Feb 18

House

Referred To Apportionment and Elections

Feb 17

Senate

Transmitted To House