Missouri HB1871: Modifies provisions relating to elections

What the bill says

From the enrolled text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION [TRULY AGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED] SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1871 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 5033S.06T To repeal sections 105.465, 108.240, 115.125, 115.127, 115.133, 115.233, 115.277, 115.284, 115.306, 115.427, 115.430, 115.453, 115.637, 115.646, 130.031, and 130.034, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof seventeen new sections relating to elections, with penalty provisions and a severability clause. Section A. Sections 105.465, 108.240, 115.125, 115.127, 115.133, 115.233, 115.277, 115.284, 115.306, 115.427, 115.430, 115.453, 115.637, 115.646, 130.031, and 130.034, RSMo, are repealed and seventeen new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 9.515, 105.465, 108.240, 115.125, 115.127, 115.133, 115.233, 115.277, 115.284, 115.306, 115.427, 115.430, 115.453, 115.637, 115.646, 130.031, and 130.034, to read as follows: 9.515. August twelfth each year is hereby designated as "Election Worker Appreciation Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to celebrate the essential contributions of election workers and express appreciation for the vital role they play in elections. 105.465. 1. Any person who registers as a lobbyist shall dissolve his or her candidate committee. In the course of dissolving such committee, such person shall not disburse moneys from such committee, except for the purpose of: EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in …

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Sponsors

• Peggy McGaugh (R, 007) · primary sponsor
• Sherri Gallick (R, 062)

Latest actions

1. July 13, 2026: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
2. July 13, 2026: Approved by Governor (G)
3. May 28, 2026: Delivered to Governor
4. May 28, 2026: Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
5. May 28, 2026: Signed by House Speaker (H)
6. May 12, 2026: House Message (H)
7. May 12, 2026: Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 101 NOES: 47 PRESENT: 0
8. May 12, 2026: House Adopts (H) - SS SCS, as amended AYES: 104 NOES: 44 PRESENT: 0
9. May 12, 2026: Taken Up
10. May 12, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

Votes

• Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed (May 12, 2026): 101 yea, 47 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (May 12, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Adopts (H) - SS SCS, as amended AYES: 104 NOES: 44 PRESENT: 0 (May 12, 2026): 104 yea, 44 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed with Amendments (S) - SA 2 to SA 2, SA 3 to SA 2, SA 2, as amended, SA 1 To SA 3, SA 3, as amended, HA 4, adopted AYES: 25 NOES: 6 PRESENT: 0 (May 11, 2026): 25 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed with Amendments (S) (May 11, 2026): 25 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed (H) (April 2, 2026): 128 yea, 17 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1871?

HB1871 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to elections.

What is the status of HB1871?

Signed into law as of July 13, 2026. Latest action: Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (July 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1871?

Peggy McGaugh (R, 007), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1871?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1871&year=2026&code=R