Establishes the "Missouri Voter Fraud Prevention Act"
HB 2728 establishes automatic voter registration for eligible Missouri residents through state agencies like the DMV, social services, universities, and housing authorities. When individuals interact with these agencies (e.g., applying for a driver’s license, unemployment benefits, or university enrollment), they are automatically registered to vote unless they actively opt out within 45 days. The bill requires agencies to submit personal details (name, address, date of birth, etc.) to the Secretary of State monthly, who then sends a notice explaining the registration and opt-out process. It updates penalties for intentional voter fraud but focuses primarily on expanding registration access rather than preventing fraud. The law does not require voter ID for registration or voting.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 6, 2026
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
LaDonna Appelbaum
DDemocratic
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