HJR 161·MO·house
Proposes a constitutional amendment that removes the restriction on persons judged incapacitated being able to vote
FailedFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Yolanda Young
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
May 15, 2026
Summary
The measure would change Article VIII to delete the current ban on voting for anyone who has been declared mentally incapacitated or placed under a court‑appointed guardian. It would allow any resident who is 18 or older to vote, with the existing felony‑related exclusions remaining. The goal is to broaden voting rights to a group currently barred from the ballot.
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