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MO SB986

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ben Brown

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires voter registration applicants to provide documentary proof of United States citizenship, such as a REAL ID-compliant identification, valid U.S. passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or military ID with proof of U.S. birthplace

  • Defines "air-gap" and "air-gapped" as a security measure requiring voting equipment to be physically and technically isolated from any network or internet connection, with data transfer only via USB or removable media

  • Adds "disqualified" as a defined term meaning a court, Missouri ethics commission, election authority, or other authorized body has determined a candidate is ineligible to hold office or not entitled to be on the ballot

  • Requires circuit court clerks to submit monthly lists to the secretary of state of persons who identified as non-citizens during jury qualification proceedings

  • Mandates election authorities who determine an ineligible person registered to vote or voted must submit an affidavit with relevant facts to the attorney general, secretary of state, and local prosecuting attorney

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to elections

Last Action

Motion to vote bill do pass failed S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government, Elections and Pensions1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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