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This bill modifies voter registration procedures in Missouri by updating the state's voter registration system. The bill requires the secretary of state to maintain a centralized, interactive computerized statewide voter registration system (called the Missouri Voter Registration System) that will assign unique identifiers to voters, coordinate with other state agency databases, and allow immediate electronic access for election officials. The bill introduces new verification requirements for voter registration applications, mandating that applicants provide either a driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number, with alternative identification methods for those without these documents. The legislation also changes the period during which a voter can be removed from the registration system due to inactivity from four to five calendar years, and requires the secretary of state to send a written notice with re-registration instructions before removing an inactive voter. Additionally, the bill maintains provisions for technological security, system maintenance, and prevents the use of voter registration information for commercial purposes. The changes align with federal laws like the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002, aiming to improve voter registration accuracy and accessibility.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=662