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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Yolanda Young
DDemocratic
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