Restores voting rights to individuals on probation and parole

HB 2834 would restore voting rights to Missouri residents on felony probation or parole by removing the current disqualification from voting while under supervision. Currently, individuals convicted of felonies cannot vote while on probation or parole until their supervision ends, but this bill eliminates that restriction. The key change amends state election law (sections 115.133 and 561.026) to delete the provision barring voting during probation or parole. This directly affects thousands of Missourians with felony convictions who are under community supervision but not incarcerated. The bill is pending in the House Corrections and Public Institutions committee after its introduction in January 2026.