Bill > HB1189

This bill modifies existing Missouri law regarding polling places by adding provisions that prevent election authorities and building officials from imposing additional restrictions on political activities around polling locations. Specifically, the bill prohibits limitations on activities such as exit polling, surveying, electioneering (expressing support for or against candidates or issues near a polling place), distributing election literature, posting signs, and placing vehicles with campaign signs on the premises of tax-supported public buildings or buildings owned by political subdivisions that are used as polling places. The bill builds upon existing regulations by ensuring that political engagement activities are not unduly constrained beyond the existing requirements outlined in section 115.637 of Missouri state law. The legislation maintains the current provisions allowing election authorities to select polling places within public buildings and prioritizing locations with adequate parking, while expanding protections for political expression near voting sites.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1189&year=2025&code=R