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MO SB1330

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Brattin

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Office of Election Crimes and Security" within the Secretary of State's office to investigate election law violations, respond to complaints, conduct independent inquiries, and operate a voter fraud hotline, with annual reporting requirements to the legislature

  • Requires all voting equipment to be "air-gapped" (physically isolated from any network or internet connection), with data transfer only possible via USB or removable media

  • Mandates election authorities canvass voter registration records every two years and investigate voters who have not engaged in voter activity within the preceding two calendar years (reduced from four years), with removal procedures for non-responsive voters

  • Requires General Assembly approval by concurrent resolution before any new federal election guidance can be implemented or federal election funds can be accepted/dispersed, with $5,000 fines for violations of guidance rules and fines equal to funds plus $1,000 for funding violations

  • Requires state agencies and election officials to notify the governor and General Assembly within five business days of any communication from the U.S. Department of Justice or other federal agencies regarding election laws or procedures

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to elections

Last Action

Hearing Cancelled S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government, Elections and Pensions1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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