Constitution; amend to provide that only citizens of the United States are allowed the opportunity to vote.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Mississippi's voting eligibility rules, explicitly requiring that only U.S. citizens may vote in state or local elections and referendums. It would amend Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution to state that non-citizens, including permanent residents, are ineligible to vote, while maintaining existing requirements like residency, registration, and criminal record checks. The amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 election. (Note: Mississippi currently prohibits non-citizens from voting, but this would make citizenship a constitutional requirement.)
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
Referred To Constitution
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jerry Turner
RRepublican
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