HB 2125 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions related to the functions of the secretary of state

HB 2125 establishes the "Missouri Voter Registration System," a computerized statewide database managed by the secretary of state to store and maintain voter registration information. The system requires unique voter identifiers, electronic access for election officials, and coordination with state databases (like motor vehicle records) to verify registration details, including driver's license or Social Security numbers. It mandates regular maintenance to remove ineligible voters while preventing errors, prohibits using voter data for commercial purposes (such as selling names for solicitation), and requires security measures to protect the system. This bill directly affects the secretary of state, local election authorities, and all registered voters in Missouri by standardizing voter registration processes and data handling.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2025 Last action May 7, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Perfected · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill status was updated from 'Introduced' to 'Perfected', indicating it has passed all legislative stages and is ready for the governor's signature. A key substantive change involved the reordering of a section regarding voter registration numbers, moving the rule for assigning numbers to applicants without a driver's license or Social Security number to a new paragraph. This reorganization clarifies the sequence of requirements but does not alter the underlying eligibility criteria or the specific rules for assigning those numbers.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on establishing a single system for managing voter registration in Missouri; the changes are primarily procedural and organizational rather than expanding or restricting the bill's applicability.
TECHNICAL

The bill's status was formally updated from 'Introduced' to 'Perfected', reflecting its progression through the legislative process.

REQUIREMENT

The section detailing how to assign identification numbers to applicants lacking a driver's license or Social Security number was moved to a new paragraph, reorganizing the list of system functions.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
31
Key actions
9
Committee
12
May 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass (S)
upper
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass (S)
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Committee
Referred: Fiscal Oversight(S)
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass (S)
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass (S)
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Second read and referred: Local Government, Elections and Pensions(S)
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 101 NOES: 46 PRESENT: 1
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 1
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred: Elections(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors