Mississippi Voter Protection Act; create.

HB 376, the "Mississippi Voter Protection Act," would have banned voter intimidation (using force/threats to influence voting) and voter suppression (spreading false information to deter voting), creating felony penalties of up to 3 years in prison for intimidation and 2 years for suppression. It required posting a "Voter's Bill of Rights" at all polling places - listing seven specific rights like casting a ballot while in line at closing or receiving language assistance - and mandated the Secretary of State to create a uniform polling procedures manual for election officials. The bill directly affected voters, election officials, and anyone engaging in prohibited voting interference tactics. However, it died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.