Removes the restriction on persons judged incapacitated being able to vote
This bill proposes an amendment to the Missouri Constitution to remove the ban on individuals with mental incapacity from voting. Currently, the state prohibits people under court-appointed guardianship or those involuntarily confined in mental institutions from casting ballots. If passed, the change would allow these individuals to vote provided they meet standard residency and age requirements, while still permitting the exclusion of persons convicted of felonies. The measure is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and requires voter approval to become law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
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May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Jan 30, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Yolanda Young
DDemocratic
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