HB2802

Creates a new state holiday for election day and requires colleges and universities to close unless used as a polling place

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2802 establishes Election Day as a state holiday and mandates college and university closures unless they are used as polling places.

Missouri HB2802 introduces Election Day as a new state holiday, observed on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November during even-numbered years. The bill also requires colleges and universities to close on Election Day unless they are designated as polling places. This measure aims to facilitate voter participation by ensuring educational institutions are available for voting activities.

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Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)