Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 963: Requires school districts and charter schools to offer students who are 17 1/2 years old the opportunity to register to vote
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 963 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires school districts and charter schools to offer students who are 17 1/2 years old the opportunity to register to vote. Primary sponsor: Barbara Washington (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Education Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 963 - At least twice during each school year, this act requires school districts and charter schools to offer students who are at least 17 1/2 years old the opportunity to register to vote. The first opportunity shall occur during school hours on the fourth Tuesday in September. The second opportunity shall occur at a later time and shall be conducted by the local election authority in whose jurisdiction the school district or charter school is located. The school district or charter school shall coordinate with the local election authority to provide the second voter registration activity. The Secretary of State shall prepare materials regarding voter registration to be distributed at each voter registration activity conducted pursuant to the provisions of the act. Each school district and charter school shall file a report regarding voter registration activities with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education by December 31 of each year. This act is identical to HB 3137 (2026) and SB 375 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled