Bill > HB300

This bill removes the requirement for voters to present photo identification when voting in Missouri. Specifically, the bill eliminates the need for voters to show a document with a photograph when casting their ballot, either in-person or through absentee voting. Under the new provisions, voters can still be required to provide identification, but the identification no longer needs to include a photo. The bill modifies existing voter identification requirements by removing references to "photo" identification throughout the law, allowing voters to use alternative forms of identification that include their name and are issued by the state or federal government. Voters who do not have an acceptable form of identification can still cast a provisional ballot, which will be counted if the election authority can verify their identity through signature comparison or if they return to the polling place with an acceptable form of identification. The bill maintains provisions for free non-driver's licenses and supporting documents for voters who need identification, and continues to require voters to establish their identity and eligibility to vote, just without the photo requirement.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB300&year=2025&code=R