Bill > HB1957

This bill modifies several provisions related to elections in Missouri, focusing on voter registration, eligibility, and ballot accessibility. The bill expands voter registration requirements by mandating that registration applications be available in English, Spanish, and Braille, and clarifies voter eligibility rules. Specifically, it modifies restrictions on voting for individuals with criminal records, allowing those confined in jail who have not been convicted to still vote, and adjusts language about felony convictions impacting voting rights. The bill also requires election authorities to provide Braille ballots for visually impaired voters and standardizes ballot distribution procedures. Additionally, the legislation updates absentee voting processes, including provisions for delivering ballots to voters in specific circumstances such as hospitalization or confinement. The bill aims to make voting more accessible while maintaining legal safeguards around voter registration and participation, addressing various technical aspects of election administration across Missouri's election system.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1957&year=2026&code=R