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MO SB896
Bill
AI Summary
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Government entities are prohibited from soliciting, accepting, or using private donations (funds, goods, or services) for election administration, with an exception for items of de minimis value
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Election officers and government entities cannot join memberships, participate in programs, or purchase election-related services from organizations unless those organizations certify they have not financed elections, are free of foreign donations, and have no staff who worked for such organizations in the past 10 years
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Election officers who privately join election-related organizations or programs must publicly disclose their participation on their official website, including the organization's name, nature, foreign donation status, and any resources received
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Disclosures must be posted at least 30 days before joining and remain publicly accessible for 180 days after membership ends, with disclosures certified under penalty of perjury
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Violations constitute a class B misdemeanor, and any registered Missouri voter may bring a civil action to enforce compliance
Legislative Description
Creates new provisions relating to elections
Last Action
SCS Voted Do Pass S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee (5016S.02C)
2/9/2026