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This bill requires the Minnesota Secretary of State to update election rules to allow voters to use medical bills as a valid form of proof of residence when registering to vote on election day. Specifically, the Secretary must amend Minnesota Rules, section 8200.5100, subpart 2, to recognize medical bills as acceptable documentation for establishing residency in a voting precinct. The bill mandates that this rule amendment must be implemented no later than January 1, 2026. To expedite the rulemaking process, the Secretary is authorized to use a "good cause exemption" that allows for faster rule adoption, bypassing some standard administrative rulemaking procedures. This change aims to provide voters with an additional, accessible method of proving their residence on election day, potentially making voter registration more convenient for individuals who may have medical documentation but lack other traditional forms of proof of residence. The bill becomes effective immediately after it is enacted.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1212&ssn=0&y=2025