2026 Regular Session Senate Elections Committee Senate Elections Committee 06/22/2026 at 10:56 HB 571 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0571PS.pdf Foreign nationals; prohibit from making any contribution or expenditure connected to any ballot measure. Rushing ../House_authors/Rushing.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0571.xml HB 630 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0630SG.pdf Municipal elections; authorize poll managers from outside city limits of small municipalities poll manager's county. Steverson ../House_authors/Steverson.xml 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0630.xml HB 788 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0700-0799/HB0788PS.pdf Affidavit ballot; allow to serve as voter registration in certain situations. James-Jones ../House_authors/James-Jones.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0788.xml * HB 858 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0858SG.pdf OMR voting equipment; prohibit from being capable of establishing wireless connections during an election. Sanford ../House_authors/Sanford.xml 03/20 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0858.xml HB 859 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0859SG.pdf In-person absentee voting; require use of OMR equipment and establish security measures and procedure to challenge. Sanford ../House_authors/Sanford.xml 03/19 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0859.xml * HB 907 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0907SG.pdf Sample ballots; revise timeframe for Secretary of State to furnish to election commissioners. Sanford ../House_authors/Sanford.xml 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0907.xml HB 908 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0908SG.pdf Absentee ballots; require receipt day before federal election if U.S. Supreme Court rules federal laws preempt state. Sanford ../House_authors/Sanford.xml 03/19 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB0908.xml HB 909 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0900-0999/HB0909PS.pdf County and municipal executive agreements; revise circuit/municipal clerk or county/municipal election commission to enter. Sanford ../House_authors/Sanford.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0909.xml HB1240 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1240PS.pdf In-person absentee voting; require daily printout of total number of votes cast in circuit clerk's office by OMR equipment. Sanford ../House_authors/Sanford.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1240.xml HB1241 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1241PS.pdf Election results; require Secretary of State to develop centralized, statewide election night reporting system. Sanford ../House_authors/Sanford.xml 03/11 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB1241.xml HB1253 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1253PS.pdf Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create. Sanford ../House_authors/Sanford.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1253.xml * SB2009 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2009IN.pdf Elections; public official's qualification as candidate deemed resignation of current office. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2009.xml SB2047 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2047IN.pdf Absentee voting; establish electronic application procedure for college students. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2047.xml SB2048 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2048IN.pdf Suffrage; restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes. Barnett ../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2048.xml SB2049 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2049IN.pdf Candidate qualifications; require all candidates running for elected offices in Mississippi be natural born US citizens. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2049.xml SB2050 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2050PS.pdf Artificial intelligence; require disclosure when used in political advertisements. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2050.xml * SB2051 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2051IN.pdf Suffrage; restore to any person disqualified by reason of criminal conviction upon completion of sentence. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2051.xml SB2052 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2052IN.pdf State holidays; designate days of general elections for statewide offices as. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2052.xml SB2053 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2053IN.pdf Polling places; require the SOS mail postcards to registered voters listing. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2053.xml SB2054 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2054IN.pdf County removal petitions; standardize signature requirements for all county offices to 30%. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2054.xml SB2055 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2055IN.pdf "Motor Voter Registration Act"; create. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2055.xml SB2089 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2089IN.pdf State holidays; designate days of general elections for statewide offices as. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2089.xml SB2090 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2090IN.pdf In-person early voting; allow one week before election. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2090.xml SB2091 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2091IN.pdf Primary elections; change date to June. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2091.xml SB2092 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2092IN.pdf Legislative offices; define vacancy. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2092.xml SB2093 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2093IN.pdf Affidavit ballots; reduce length of time within which certain persons must present proper voter ID or execute religious exemption. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2093.xml SB2094 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2094IN.pdf Elections; authorize online voter registration and preelection day voting. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2094.xml SB2096 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2096SG.pdf MDITS and SOS; require to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for SEMS. Williams ../Senate_authors/Williams.xml 03/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2096.xml * SB2212 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2212IN.pdf Elections; repeal ban on convicted felons voting or running for office. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2212.xml SB2213 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2213IN.pdf Early voting; authorize up to 20 days before any election. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2213.xml SB2214 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2214IN.pdf Absentee voting; authorize every qualified elector. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2214.xml SB2215 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2215IN.pdf Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence or placement on probation. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2215.xml SB2216 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2216IN.pdf Ease Access to Suffrage (EASE) Act; enact. Hickman ../Senate_authors/Hickman.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2216.xml SB2217 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2217IN.pdf Affidavit ballots; allow individuals registered after 30-day cutoff but before election day to vote by. Hickman ../Senate_authors/Hickman.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2217.xml SB2346 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2346IN.pdf Sheriffs; require candidates for office to be certified law enforcement officers. Barrett ../Senate_authors/Barrett.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2346.xml SB2347 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2347IN.pdf Qualifying to run for public office; prohibit use of post office box and require physical address of residence. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2347.xml SB2348 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2348IN.pdf County and municipal executive committee agreements; revise. Johnson ../Senate_authors/Johnson.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2348.xml SB2349 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2349IN.pdf Voter fraud; increase penalties for. Seymour ../Senate_authors/Seymour.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2349.xml SB2350 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2350IN.pdf Mississippi Recall Act of 2026; enact. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2350.xml SB2386 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2386PS.pdf Circuit court; prohibit political candidates from addressing the public during court terms. Tate ../Senate_authors/Tate.xml 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2386.xml SB2558 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2558CS.pdf Campaign finance; comprehensive reform of laws pertaining to. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 02/12 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2558.xml SB2582 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2582IN.pdf Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi; enact. DuPree ../Senate_authors/DuPree.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2582.xml SB2583 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2583IN.pdf Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2583.xml SB2584 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2584IN.pdf In person early voting; allow. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2584.xml SB2585 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2585IN.pdf In-person early voting; allow. Hickman ../Senate_authors/Hickman.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2585.xml SB2586 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2586IN.pdf Election commissioners; outline duties of. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2586.xml SB2587 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2587PS.pdf In-person absentee voting; to amend the process of. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2587.xml * SB2588 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2588SG.pdf Safeguard Honesty Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 04/01 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2588.xml * SB2589 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2589PS.pdf Campaign finance; modify the reporting process and make reports accessible to the public via a website run by the SOS. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2589.xml * SB2590 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2590IN.pdf Sheriff; require future candidates to be certified law enforcement officers to qualify as. Berry ../Senate_authors/Berry.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2590.xml SB2591 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2591IN.pdf Party primaries; close to only registered voters affiliated with a political party. Tate ../Senate_authors/Tate.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2591.xml SB2592 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2592IN.pdf Statewide Primary Elections; provide for closed primaries beginning in 2027. Chism ../Senate_authors/Chism.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2592.xml SB2593 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2593IN.pdf Party primaries; close to only registered voters affiliated with a political party. Hartness ../Senate_authors/Hartness.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2593.xml SB2918 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2918IN.pdf Insurance Commissioner; prohibit campaign contributions from entities regulated by. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2918.xml SB2919 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2919CS.pdf Ballot initiatives; bring forward code sections concerning. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 02/12 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2919.xml SB2920 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2920IN.pdf Initiative measure; create procedures for qualified elector to propose amendment to the Mississippi Code of 1972. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2920.xml % SB2921 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2921IN.pdf Ballot initiative; require legislature to honor the intent and substance of citizen initative. DeBar ../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2921.xml SC 501 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0501IN.pdf Constitutional amendments; require MS elected officials to be natural born citizens of the United States. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0501.xml SC 503 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0503IN.pdf County elections; require all candidates to obtain the majority vote to be elected in. Barnett ../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0503.xml SC 504 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0504IN.pdf Constitution; amend to restore suffrage to nonviolent felons upon completion of certain conditions. Barnett ../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 514 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0514IN.pdf State general elections; require all candidates to obtain majority of votes to secure office. Barnett ../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0514.xml SC 515 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0515IN.pdf Constitution; amend Section 273 to reinstate initiative process and revise initiative signature requirements. Seymour ../Senate_authors/Seymour.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0515.xml SC 516 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0516IN.pdf Constitution; amend Section 33 to authorize initiative procedure for new law. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0516.xml SC 517 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0517IN.pdf Constitution; amend Section 273 to reinstate initiative process and revise initiative signature requirements. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0517.xml SC 518 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0518CS.pdf Constitution; amend to provide that the people have the right to propose new statutes and amend or repeal existing statutes. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 02/11 (S) Tabled ../history/SC/SC0518.xml SC 519 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0519IN.pdf Constitution; amend Section 273 to reinstate initiative process and revise initiative signature requirements. Dupree ../Senate_authors/Dupree.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0519.xml