HB 33: Online Voter Registration

This legislation permits first-time voters in Mississippi to register online, as long as they possess a valid Mississippi driver's license or a photo ID issued by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. The Secretary of State will create a secure website for this registration, which will verify the applicant's identity and citizenship using records from the Department of Public Safety. If the information does not match or if the application is incomplete, it will be denied, and the applicant will be informed of their right to an automatic review. Additionally, the bill updates various sections of Mississippi law to support online voter registration, including enabling online requests for voter registration transfers and ensuring that online applications are processed in a manner similar to paper submissions.