MO SB1721

Petition circulators must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, Missouri residents or physically present in the state for at least 30 consecutive days, and registered with the secretary of state; circulators cannot be paid based on the number of signatures collected

Circulators with forgery convictions are disqualified, and circulator affidavits must include a sworn statement under penalty of perjury that the circulator has never been convicted of, found guilty of, or pled guilty to any offense involving forgery

Petition signature fraud now includes knowingly accepting or offering money or anything of value in exchange for a signature on a petition; violations remain a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or up to $10,000 fine or both

Sample petition sheets may only be submitted between a general election and six months prior to the next general election; the secretary of state and attorney general must review petitions for compliance with constitutional requirements (Article III, Sections 28, 49, 50, 51, and 52(a))

Ballot title challenge lawsuits must be fully adjudicated within 180 days of filing and at least 56 days before the election, including all appeals; courts lose authority to issue relief after these deadlines expire