Voter fraud; increase penalties for.

SB 2349 increases penalties for absentee ballot vote fraud in Mississippi. It raises fines to a minimum of $1,000 (up to $5,000) and prison sentences to at least one year (up to five years) for offenses like bribing voters, falsifying absentee ballot applications, or paying people based on the number of ballots processed. The bill specifically targets violations involving absentee voting, including promising rewards for votes or fraudulently submitting applications. It directly affects individuals committing these specific fraud acts, as well as those aiding such activities. The law would take effect July 1, 2026, if passed.