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SB 1373

SB 1373 - This act prohibits the Secretary of State and local election authorities from removing any registered voter from either the Missouri Voter Registration System or the list of registered voters unless, among other criteria, the voter has not voted in the previous five calendar years. This act is identical to SB 444 (2025), SB 1243 (2024), SB 723 (2023), and SB 1194 (2022) and substantially similar to HCS/HBs 1818 & 2345 (2024) and HB 1379 (2020). SCOTT SVAGERA

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Barbara Washington

SB 1373 modifies Missouri voter registration rules; specific changes and impacts depend on amendment details not yet publicly available.

Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1373

Legislative bill overview

SB 1373 modifies Missouri's voter registration provisions, though specific amendments are not detailed in the available information. The bill was prefiled on December 1, 2025, and is sponsored by Senator Barbara Washington. Without access to the full text, the precise nature of these modifications cannot be determined.

Why is this important

Voter registration rules directly affect electoral access and participation rates. Changes to registration procedures can impact which citizens can vote, how easily they can register, and administrative burden on election officials. These modifications could have measurable effects on voter turnout and election administration costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility or timing changes – Modifications to registration deadlines, residency requirements, or citizenship verification could either expand or restrict voter access depending on the direction of changes
  • Administrative burden – New registration procedures may increase costs and complexity for local election authorities or create barriers for eligible voters
  • Partisan implications – Voter registration rule changes often have different impacts on different demographic groups, making them subject to partisan debate about fairness and intent

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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