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HB 355

Donald J. Trump Early Voting Act; create.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Omeria Scott

Mississippi bill would establish early voting procedures, currently under committee review with limited public details on specific provisions and implementation scope.

Referred To Apportionment and Elections
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Bill Summary · HB 355

Legislative bill overview

HB 355, the Donald J. Trump Early Voting Act, is a bill introduced in Mississippi that would create early voting provisions within the state. The specific mechanisms and details of what early voting changes it would implement are not yet publicly detailed in available legislative records, as the bill was recently referred to the Apportionment and Elections Committee on January 8, 2026.

Why is this important

Early voting policy directly affects voter access and participation rates, particularly for citizens with work schedules, transportation challenges, or health limitations that make Election Day voting difficult. Changes to early voting windows can influence overall turnout, election administration costs, and the timeline for vote counting and certification.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of early voting window: Whether the bill expands or restricts the number of days/hours available for early voting, which affects accessibility differently for various voter populations
  • Partisan naming conventions: The bill's connection to a specific political figure's name may signal ideological intent or face criticism regarding the appropriateness of naming election legislation after individual politicians
  • Implementation costs: Early voting infrastructure requires poll worker training, facility management, and election equipment deployment, with fiscal implications for local election offices

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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