Missouri HB1475: Allows children of U.S. citizens and Missouri residents born abroad to register to vote in Missouri

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

FIRST REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 1475 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SPARKS. 2980H.01I JOSEPHENGLER,ChiefClerk To repeal section 115.135, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to voter registration, with a contingent effective date. Section A. Section 115.135, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 115.135, to read as follows: 115.135. 1. Any person who is qualified to vote, or who shall become qualified to vote on or before the day of election, shall be entitled to register in the jurisdiction within which he or she resides. In order to vote in any election for which registration is required, a person must be registered to vote in the state of Missouri no later than 5:00 p.m., or the normal closing time of any public building where the registration is being held if such time is later than 5:00 p.m., on the fourth Wednesday prior to the election, unless the voter is an interstate former resident, a new resident, or a covered voter, as defined in section 115.275. Any person registering after such date shall be eligible to vote in subsequent elections. 2. A person applying to register with an election authority or a deputy registration official shall identify himself or herself by presenting a copy of …

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Sponsors

• Sparks, Justin (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2025: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. February 27, 2025: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 26, 2025: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB1475?

HB1475 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Allows children of U.S. citizens and Missouri residents born abroad to register to vote in Missouri.

What is the status of HB1475?

In committee as of May 15, 2025. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1475?

Sparks, Justin (R).

Where is the official record for HB1475?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1475&year=2025&code=R