Bill > SB986

This bill modifies Missouri's election laws by introducing several significant changes. The bill expands the definition of documentary proof of United States citizenship, requiring detailed documentation such as birth certificates, passports, and military records when registering to vote. It mandates that voter registration applications must be accompanied by documentary proof of citizenship, which election authorities must verify, and allows rejection of applications without such proof. The bill also introduces new terminology related to voting systems, emphasizing the use of "air-gapped" electronic voting equipment that is physically isolated from networks to enhance election security. Additionally, the bill requires election authorities to notify state authorities if they discover a person who is not eligible to vote has registered or voted, and provides the secretary of state with expanded investigative powers to examine potential election law violations. The legislation also modifies procedures for voter registration, including how applications are processed through motor vehicle departments, and establishes more stringent requirements for verifying voter eligibility, with the overall aim of strengthening election integrity and preventing potential voter fraud.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=260