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HB 857MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi House Bill 857 requires the Secretary of State to create early voting rules for uniformed services voters

Original title: Early voting; require Secretary of State to authorize for overseas military.

Last action · February 3, 2026: 02/03 (H) Died In CommitteeSponsors: Earle Banks and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 857 requires the Mississippi Secretary of State to establish rules and regulations permitting to cast early ballots in all elections, special elections, and run-offs, effective July 1, 2026. The legislation amends Section 23-15-169.4 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 and brings forward related statutes concerning overseas and military absentee voting procedures.

Background

House Bill 857 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature and ultimately died in committee. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

uniformed services voters

Directly affected

Secretary of State

The Secretary of State is required to adopt and create rules and regulations allowing early voting for uniformed services voters.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Feb 3, 2026House
02/03 (H) Died In Committee
Jan 16, 2026HouseCommittee
01/16 (H) Referred To Apportionment and Elections

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Connected Entities

Help America Vote Act of 2002, Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, Secretary of State

otherHelp America Vote Act of 2002“Federal act providing requirements regarding voter registration procedures and a”Map →

otherUniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act“Federal act providing election procedures for uniformed services and overseas vo”Map →

OrganizationSecretary of State“Responsible for creating rules and regulations for early voting and providing vo”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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