Mississippi House bill in Session 2026.
Status: enacted. Latest action: March 19, 2026.
Absentee ballots; require receipt day before federal election if U.S. Supreme Court rules federal laws preempt state.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-15-631, 23-15-637, 23-15-639, 23-15-651 AND 23-15-721, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE ALL ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO BE RECEIVED BY THE DAY BEFORE AN ELECTION THAT INCLUDES A FEDERAL OFFICE IF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DETERMINES THAT STATE LAWS GOVERNING ABSENTEE AND MAIL-IN BALLOTS ARE PREEMPTED BY FEDERAL LAW AS TO FEDERAL ELECTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-19 | Status | enacted |
| 2026-03-19 | Latest Action | Approved by Governor |