Bill > HB847

This bill modifies voter qualification provisions in Missouri state law. The bill updates language to be gender-neutral by adding "or her" when referring to citizens, and makes changes to voter eligibility requirements. Specifically, it maintains that any U.S. citizen who is a Missouri resident and at least 17.5 years old can register to vote and vote in elections after their 18th birthday. The bill removes the provision that prevents individuals on probation or parole from voting and clarifies restrictions on voting rights. Under the new provisions, individuals cannot vote while serving a sentence of imprisonment or after being convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor connected to voting rights. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that individuals must register to vote in their jurisdiction of residence before the registration deadline, with exceptions only as provided by federal law or federal elections. A person who is legally determined to be incapacitated is also prohibited from registering or voting.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB847&year=2025&code=R