HB 3137 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Requires school districts and charter schools to offer students who are at least seventeen years and six months of age the opportunity to register to vote

HB 3137 requires public school districts and charter schools to offer students aged 17 years and 6 months the chance to register to vote during school hours. Schools must provide registration opportunities on the fourth Tuesday in September each year (or the next school day if needed), and coordinate with local election offices for a second registration event later in the school year. The state will supply voter registration materials for these events, and schools must submit annual reports to the education department by December 31st detailing their participation. This policy directly affects eligible high school students in participating schools, making voter registration a routine school activity.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 29, 2026
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