HJR 161 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment that removes the restriction on persons judged incapacitated being able to vote

HJR 161 proposes a constitutional amendment to remove a current Missouri voting restriction. It would eliminate the exclusion of individuals "judged incapacitated" (those with a court-appointed guardian for mental incapacity or involuntarily confined in a mental institution) from voting. The amendment specifically targets the existing constitutional language in Article VIII that bars these voters. If approved by voters in 2026, this change would directly affect Missouri residents currently barred from voting due to court-ordered guardianships related to mental capacity. The bill does not change other voting eligibility rules, such as felony convictions.
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Yolanda Young
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