Modifies provisions for voter qualifications
HB 847 modifies Missouri voter qualifications by allowing residents aged 17 years and six months or older to register to vote for elections held after their 18th birthday. It also prohibits voting for individuals incarcerated under a sentence of imprisonment (including those on probation or parole for felony convictions until discharge) or convicted of certain offenses related to voting rights. The bill maintains the requirement that voters must register in their residence jurisdiction before the designated deadline, except as specified by federal law. These changes directly affect Missouri residents seeking to register or cast ballots, particularly young voters and those with specific legal statuses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions(H)
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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