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Introduced
03/23/2022
03/23/2022
In Committee
03/23/2022
03/23/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Introduced Session
92nd Legislature 2021-2022
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to elections; prohibiting intimidation of election officials; prohibiting interference with the performance of a duty of election administration by an election official; providing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 8.31, subdivision 1; 211B.32, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 211B.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the intimidation, interference, and dissemination of personal information about election officials in order to influence their performance of duties related to election administration. The bill amends existing laws to expand the attorney general's authority to investigate and enforce laws against intimidation of election officials. It also creates new criminal and civil penalties for violating these prohibitions. The bill is intended to protect election officials from harassment and threats as they carry out their responsibilities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Nick Frentz (D)*,
Jim Carlson (D),
Steve Cwodzinski (D),
Jason Isaacson (D),
Melisa López Franzen (D),
Last Action
Author added Isaacson (on 03/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF4217&ssn=0&y=2021 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF4217&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2022&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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