SB 1738 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Creates the offense of tampering with an election official

SB 1738 creates a new criminal offense for targeting election workers. It prohibits threats, harassment, force, deception, or sharing personal information (like home addresses or Social Security numbers) to intimidate election officials or their families. The law specifically protects election judges, staff, and volunteers who manage voting processes. Violations are punishable as a criminal offense, with increased penalties if harm or death results.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
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