The bill proposes the repeal of sections 115.133 and 115.135 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and enacts two new sections in their place, which focus on same-day voter registration. Under the new provisions, any citizen of the United States who is a resident of Missouri and at least seventeen years and six months old will be entitled to register and vote in elections held after their eighteenth birthday. The bill specifies that individuals who are adjudged incapacitated, confined under a sentence of imprisonment, or on probation or parole for a felony conviction are not eligible to register or vote. Additionally, it clarifies that voters must be registered in their jurisdiction before voting, but allows for same-day registration at designated locations. The new language emphasizes that individuals qualified to vote may register on or before the day of the election at various locations, including those established by the Secretary of State or the local election authority. This replaces the previous requirement that voters must register by a specific deadline prior to the election. Furthermore, the bill mandates that individuals registering to vote must present valid identification, such as a birth certificate or driver's license, at the time of registration. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the voter registration process and enhance access to voting in Missouri.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5175H.01): 115.133, 115.135