Bill > HF986

This bill modifies Minnesota's laws regarding voter registration data classification and access, enhancing privacy protections for voters while maintaining transparency. The bill establishes that most data in the statewide voter registration system will remain public, but introduces specific protections for sensitive personal information. Specifically, private data now includes a voter's date of birth, driver's license number, identification card numbers, military ID numbers, passport numbers, and Social Security number parts. The bill also creates a mechanism for voters to request their names be withheld from public lists if they can demonstrate a safety concern. Additionally, the bill places restrictions on how public voter information can be used, prohibiting internet publication of voter lists and preventing the sale or unauthorized sharing of voter data. Individuals requesting voter data must now sign a written statement confirming they will only use the information for elections, political activities, or law enforcement purposes. The presidential primary political party list will also remain private, with only party chairs receiving information about voters who selected their party. These changes aim to protect voter privacy while maintaining the transparency and accessibility of basic voter registration information.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0986&ssn=0&y=2025