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HB 452

Voter roll purge; require Secretary of State to post notice of each time the purge occurs.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Fabian Nelson

Requires Mississippi Secretary of State to publicly post notice every time voter rolls are purged, adding transparency to voter registration maintenance procedures.

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Bill Summary · HB 452

Legislative bill overview

HB 452 requires Mississippi's Secretary of State to publicly post notice each time the state conducts voter roll purges—the removal of ineligible voters from registration lists. The bill adds a transparency requirement to existing purge procedures but does not change the purge process itself or eligibility criteria.

Why is this important

Voter roll maintenance is necessary to remove deceased voters, those who moved, or ineligible registrants, but purges have been controversial nationally due to concerns about accidental removal of eligible voters. Public notice requirements allow election officials, political parties, advocacy groups, and voters to monitor these activities and identify potential errors before they affect elections.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden vs. transparency: Opponents may argue that mandatory posting requirements create bureaucratic overhead; supporters counter that transparency is essential for election integrity
  • Timing and effectiveness: Questions about whether notice must come before, during, or after purges, and whether advance notice allows time for eligible voters to respond to removal threats
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify what information the notice must contain (which voters? which criteria used? how long to review?), potentially limiting its practical utility

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

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