Mississippi HB 297, which passed the MS House on March 12th, is a great example of a post-partisan approach to absentee voting. The bill expands Mississippi's vote-by-mail eligibility and extends the timeframe for absentee ballots to be mailed in. Importantly, it also includes provisions for strict oversight of the process and new penalties, in order to prevent voter fraud.
Mississippi HB 297 demonstrates the potential for post-partisan support for vote-by-mail procedures by balancing accessibility with security in elections.
Sponsored and supported by members of the Mississippi Future Caucus, including Reps. Jansen Owen, Jeramey Anderson, and Shane Barnett, this bill now awaits the Mississippi Senate’s reconvening.