Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 983 — Modifies provisions relating to voter registration

Last action — SCS Voted Do Pass S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee (3376S.03C)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Summary

SCS/SB 983 - Current law requires the Secretary of State and the Director of the Department of Revenue (DOR) to enter into an agreement to match information in the voter registration database with information in the motor vehicle system. This act requires such agreement to include information pertaining to the citizenship status of those within DOR's database. This provision is identical to provisions in SCS/SB 986 (2026), SB 1772 (2026), HB 2125 (2026), HB 3227 (2026), HB 3263 (2026), and HB 3493 (2026). Current law requires all applicants for a driver's license to be provided a voter registration application form simultaneously during the transaction. This act requires the Division of Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing within the Department of Revenue to additionally determine whether an applicant for a driver's license has the requisite proof of citizenship needed to register to vote. Only customers who provide documentation demonstrating that the individual is a United States citizen shall be given the opportunity to register to vote. The Division is required to assist applicants who lack the requisite proof of citizenship needed to register to vote in obtaining such proof. This provision is similar a provision in SB 1772 (2026) and the introduced SB 280 (2025). SCOTT SVAGERA

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

218 added · 215 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to SB 983 repeals and replaces two sections of Missouri's voter registration laws, updating the framework for how voter registration is managed in the state. The new version emphasizes the establishment of a statewide voter registration system that will ensure all registered voters have a unique identifier and streamline the storage of their registration information. This change is important because it aims to enhance the integrity and efficiency of the voter registration process, making it easier to manage and verify voter data across Missouri.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION SENATE BILLNO.
3376S.03C SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
983 103RD GENERALASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CARTER.
983 AN ACT To repeal sections 115.158 and 115.160, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to voter registration, with penalty provisions.
3376S.02I KRISTINAMARTIN, Secretary ANACT To repeal sections 115.158 and 115.160, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to voter registration, with penalty provisions.
SB 983 2 (3) Be coordinated with other agency databases in Missouri;
(3) Be coordinated with other agency databases in Missouri;
(1) Removing names in accordance with the provisions and procedures of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and coordinating system maintenance activities with state agency records on death and felony status;
(1) Removing names in accordance with the provisions and procedures of the National Voter Registration Act of and coordinating system maintenance activities with state agency records on death and felony status;
The secretary of state shall develop procedures to ensure that voter registration records within the system are SB 983 3 accurate and updated regularly.
The secretary of state shall develop procedures to ensure that voter registration records within the system are accurate and updated regularly.
(3) The secretary of state and the director of the department of revenue shall enter into an agreement to match SB 983 4 information in the database of the voter registration system with information in the database of the motor vehicle system, which shall include information pertaining to the citizenship status of those within the department of revenue's database, to enable the secretary to verify the accuracy of information provided on applications for voter registration.
(3) The secretary of state and the director of the department of revenue shall enter into an agreement to match information in the database of the voter registration system with information in the database of the motor vehicle system, which shall include information pertaining to the citizenship status of those within the department of revenue's database, to enable the secretary to verify the accuracy of information provided on applications for voter registration.
SB 983 5 7.
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The director of revenue shall utilize SB 983 6 electronic voter registration application forms and provide for secure electronic transfer of voter registration information to election authorities.
The director of revenue shall utilize electronic voter registration application forms and provide for secure electronic transfer of voter registration information to election authorities.
SB 983 7 6.
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If the applicant does not possess the requisite proof of citizenship needed to register to vote, the division shall assist the applicant in obtaining such requisite proof.
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Action History

  1. SCS Voted Do Pass S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee (3376S.03C)

  2. Hearing Conducted S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee

  3. Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee

  4. S First Read

  5. Prefiled

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 983 do?
SCS/SB 983 - Current law requires the Secretary of State and the Director of the Department of Revenue (DOR) to enter into an agreement to match information in the voter registration database with information in the motor vehicle system. This act requires such agreement to include information pertaining to the citizenship status of those within DOR's database. This provision is identical to provisions in SCS/SB 986 (2026), SB 1772 (2026), HB 2125 (2026), HB 3227 (2026), HB 3263 (2026), and HB 3493 (2026). Current law requires all applicants for a driver's license to be provided a voter registration application form simultaneously during the transaction. This act requires the Division of Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing within the Department of Revenue to additionally determine whether an applicant for a driver's license has the requisite proof of citizenship needed to register to vote. Only customers who provide documentation demonstrating that the individual is a United States citizen shall be given the opportunity to register to vote. The Division is required to assist applicants who lack the requisite proof of citizenship needed to register to vote in obtaining such proof. This provision is similar a provision in SB 1772 (2026) and the introduced SB 280 (2025). SCOTT SVAGERA
Who sponsors SB 983?
SB 983 is sponsored by Jill Carter.
What is the current status of SB 983?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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