Establishes the "Missouri Voter Fraud Prevention Act"
HB 879 establishes Missouri's "Voter Fraud Prevention Act" by creating automatic voter registration through state agencies. Eligible voters automatically register when interacting with agencies like the DMV, social services, or universities, unless they actively decline within 45 days via a mailed notice. The bill defines penalties for intentional fraud, such as submitting false information for registration or voting multiple times, but clarifies that system errors aren't offenses unless knowingly caused. It directly affects all eligible Missouri voters who engage with designated state services, requiring agencies to share registration data monthly to the secretary of state.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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LaDonna Appelbaum
DDemocratic
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