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This bill modifies Missouri's voter identification requirements and student voting leave policies. The legislation expands the types of acceptable photo identification for voting to now include nonexpired student ID cards from Missouri high schools and accredited higher education institutions, in addition to existing forms like Missouri driver's licenses and military/veteran IDs. If a voter arrives at a polling place without acceptable identification, they can still cast a provisional ballot, but must either return later with proper ID or have their signature verified by election authorities. The bill also mandates that the state provide free nondriver's licenses and necessary supporting documents (like birth certificates or marriage licenses) to voters who need them to obtain voting identification. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision requiring schools to allow students up to three hours of excused absence on election day to vote, with school districts required to adopt a formal policy regarding these absences by the 2026-27 school year. The secretary of state is tasked with creating rules to implement these changes and must provide annual reports documenting the number of nondriver's licenses issued for voting purposes.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2114&year=2026&code=R