Bill > HF931

This bill establishes new requirements for mailings sent by political committees or private organizations that include absentee ballot applications or sample ballots. Specifically, any such mailing must include a clear statement that: (1) the communication is not an official government document, (2) the application or ballot was not requested by a government official, and (3) if a sample ballot is included, it is not an official ballot that can be cast. The statement must be printed in a typeface and format that is easily visible when the envelope is opened, and the mailing envelope must have markings that distinguish it from official election mail. Additionally, the bill prohibits these organizations from sending absentee ballot applications that are preprinted with a voter's personal registration information, such as name, address, or other details that the voter would typically need to provide when submitting the application. These provisions aim to prevent potential confusion or misrepresentation in election-related communications sent by non-governmental entities.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0931&ssn=0&y=2025