The Missouri legislature passed a bill to protect election integrity on Thursday, May 12. The legislation was approved 97-47, and is on its way to Governor Mike Parson.

HB 1878 gets rid of ballot drop boxes, restricts ballot harvesting, prohibits touchscreen voting machines, bans private donations to fund elections, eliminates Missouri’s presidential primary, and requires a number of cybersecurity checks.

The bill also requires a photo ID to vote. Voters without a valid ID at the polls could vote with a provisional ballot. The ballot would be counted if the person returns the same day with a proper ID, or if their signature is verified by election authorities.

Proper forms of ID include non-expired driver’s licenses, non-driver’s licenses, and other government-issued photo IDs.

The Senate passed the bill on Monday when Democrats compromised with Republicans to include the early voting provision. Democrats amended the bill to allow in-person, no-excuse early voting during the two weeks before an election and requiring absentee voters to show a proper photo ID.

The bill goes to Governor Parson for consideration. The Governor has not indicated whether or not he will sign the bill.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story