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MN HF1513
MN HF1513Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote, voter ID card created, provisional ballots established, reports required, and money appropriated.
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to elections; requiring photo ID to register to vote and to vote; creating a voter identification card; establishing provisional ballots; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 5B.06; 13.6905, by adding a subdivision; 142A.412, subdivision 1; 144.226, by adding subdivisions; 171.06, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 171.061, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; 171.07, subdivisions 1a, 4, 14, by adding a subdivision; 171.071, subdivisions 1, 2; 171.10, subdivision 1; 171.11; 171.12, subdivision 3c; 171.121; 171.14; 201.022, subdivision 1; 201.061, subdivisions 1, 1a, 3; 201.071, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 201.091, subdivision 9; 201.121, subdivision 1; 201.13, subdivision 3; 201.14; 201.145, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5; 201.161, subdivision 3; 201.221, subdivision 3; 201.225, subdivision 2; 203B.04, subdivisions 1, 4; 203B.065; 203B.07, subdivision 3; 203B.08, subdivision 1; 203B.121, subdivision 2; 203B.17, subdivision 2; 203B.19; 203B.21, subdivision 3; 203B.24, subdivision 1; 203B.30, subdivision 2; 204B.45, subdivision 2; 204B.46; 204C.08, subdivision 1d; 204C.10; 204C.32; 204C.33, subdivision 1; 204C.37; 205.065, subdivision 5; 205.185, subdivision 3; 205A.03, subdivision 4; 205A.10, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 200; 201; 204C; 357; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.061, subdivision 7.
AI Summary
This bill creates a comprehensive voter identification system in Minnesota, requiring voters to present valid photo identification to register and vote. The key provisions include establishing a new voter identification card that can be obtained free of charge for individuals who lack other acceptable forms of identification, creating a provisional ballot process for voters unable to immediately prove their identity, and implementing a statewide public education campaign to inform voters about the new requirements. The bill mandates that acceptable forms of identification include driver's licenses, state ID cards, military IDs, tribal IDs, and the new voter identification card, with a wide range of supplemental documents that can be used to prove residence. The legislation also requires significant changes to voter registration processes, absentee voting procedures, and election day registration, including new verification steps and documentation requirements. To support implementation, the bill includes appropriations for programming changes, public education, and reimbursement of document fees, with a phased implementation beginning in June 2026. The bill aims to enhance election security and voter verification while providing multiple pathways for eligible voters to obtain and use appropriate identification.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Duane Quam (R)*,
Pam Altendorf (R),
Ben Davis (R),
James Gordon (R),
Krista Knudsen (R),
Joe McDonald (R),
Bernie Perryman (R),
Drew Roach (R),
Isaac Schultz (R),
Last Action
Authors added Knudsen and Perryman (on 03/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1513&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF1513&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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