The bill proposes the repeal of section 115.175 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and enacts two new sections, 115.175 and 115.975, under the Missouri Voter Fraud Prevention Act. The new section 115.175 outlines that individuals who knowingly provide false information to register to vote or engage in fraudulent voting practices will be guilty of a class one election offense. However, it specifies that errors in the statewide voter registration system will not be classified as a class one election offense unless the individual knowingly provided false information that led to the error. Additionally, the new section 115.975 establishes automatic voter registration for all eligible voters in Missouri, unless they opt out. It defines "source agencies" that will provide voter registration information and outlines the processes through which individuals will be automatically registered or have their information updated. The bill mandates that the Secretary of State will send notices to individuals who are eligible but not registered, informing them of their registration status and the opportunity to decline registration. The Secretary of State is also tasked with developing forms and rules to facilitate the implementation of this automatic voter registration system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4361H.01): 115.175, 115.975