Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3126: Allows election authorities to publish electronic voting records on the election authority's website
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 115, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to publication of certain records by local election authorities. Section A. Chapter 115, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 115.1700, to read as follows: 115.1700. 1. As used in this section the term "cast vote record (CVR)" shall mean an electronic record of a voter's ballot selections created using an electronic voting device, ballot marking device, ballot-counting scanner, or other similar device. 2. Local election authorities may publish on their websites images of voted ballots.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 115, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to publication of certain records by local election authorities. Section A. Chapter 115, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 115.1700, to read as follows: 115.1700. 1. As used in this section the term "cast vote record (CVR)" shall mean an electronic record of a voter's ballot selections created using an electronic voting device, ballot marking device, ballot-counting scanner, or other similar device. 2. Local election authorities may publish on their websites images of voted ballots, including the ballot's cast vote record, provided that any personally identifiable information on such ballot and CVR has been redacted. 3. Ballot images and CVRs may be retained in the same manner as other election records are retained under the provisions of section 115.493. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.
Sponsors
- Mike Costlow (R, 108) · primary sponsor