SPONSOR: Simmons
This bill prohibits a "government entity", as defined in the bill, from soliciting, accepting, or using funds or in-kind goods or services for election administration if they were donated directly or indirectly by a person other than a government entity. This does not apply to funds or in-kind goods or services of de minimis value. Except as provided in the bill, government entities or "election officers", as that term is defined in the bill, are prohibited from joining the membership of, participating in a program created by, or purchasing services from any entity unless the entity complies with certification retirements described in the bill.
The bill outlines the disclosure requirements for government entities or election officers who join or consider joining the membership of such program.
The bill prohibits government entities from being members of or participating in programs run by organizations that engage in election administration and receive foreign funding.
A violation of the provisions of this bill is a class B misdemeanor. Any Missouri registered voter can bring a cause of action to enforce the provisions of this bill.
This bill is similar to SB 896 (2026) and HCS HB 794 (2025).
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