Bill > HF1253

This bill modifies several provisions related to absentee voting and election procedures in Minnesota, primarily focusing on reducing the timeline for absentee ballot preparation and voting. The bill shortens the absentee voting period from 46 to 28 days before elections, changes the deadline for returning absentee ballots on election day from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and requires that unofficial election results include all votes cast in a precinct, including absentee ballots, before being publicly posted. Additionally, the bill adjusts requirements for mailing sample ballots, creating temporary polling locations, and designating ballot drop-off agents, with a provision that an agent can only deliver absentee ballots for up to three voters in any election. The changes aim to streamline election administration processes, potentially reducing the window for early voting while maintaining accessibility. The bill also includes specific provisions for special circumstances, such as establishing polling places on Indian reservations and at postsecondary institutions, and maintains protections against potential ballot tampering by requiring agents to immediately deliver or mail return envelopes.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1253&ssn=0&y=2025