Scope: State (Missouri)
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Amber
Date occurred: May 15, 2026
HB 2728 would establish the "Missouri Voter Fraud Prevention Act," addressing proof of citizenship in connection with voting. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Emerging Issues during the 2026 session.
Constitutional basis: Legislature's settled authority over election qualifications, but documentary proof-of-citizenship conditions on registration remain unresolved; bill pending in committee with no outcome.