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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to elections; repealing automatic voter registration; making conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 171.06, subdivision 3; 201.061, subdivision 1b; 201.161, subdivision 3; 201.162; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 13.607, subdivision 9; 201.161, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates Minnesota's automatic voter registration system by repealing several key statutes related to the process. Specifically, the bill removes provisions that previously allowed individuals to be automatically registered to vote when they applied for or renewed driver's licenses, identification cards, or certain state benefits, such as MinnesotaCare or medical assistance. The changes mean that instead of being automatically registered, individuals will need to actively choose to register to vote when interacting with state agencies. The bill amends multiple sections of Minnesota Statutes, including those related to driver's licenses and voter registration, to remove language about automatic registration. Additionally, the bill repeals specific subdivisions of the automatic voter registration law, effectively dismantling the system that was previously in place. This means that state agencies will no longer be required to automatically register eligible voters during agency transactions, and individuals will need to take explicit steps to register to vote.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Author added Schultz (on 03/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0067&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF67&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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