HB 1547 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Repeals a provision prohibiting voters from allowing their ballots to be seen

HB 1547 repeals a specific provision that previously prohibited voters from allowing their ballots to be seen by others. This change directly affects voters in Missouri who may wish to have someone else observe their voting choices, such as a poll worker or family member. The bill removes the legal restriction without altering the existing penalties for election fraud or other offenses listed in the code. By eliminating this ban, the legislation aims to clarify the rules regarding ballot secrecy while maintaining the current framework for punishing illegal voting activities.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2023
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Dec 1, 2023
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Joe Adams
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