HJR 123 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

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.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 30, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Jan 30, 2024
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Yolanda Young
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