Bill > HF1494

This bill modifies Minnesota's election laws to require voters who register on election day to cast provisional ballots, introducing a new process for managing voter registration and ballot casting. The key provisions include requiring voters who register on election day to complete a voter registration application on a provisional ballot signature envelope, sign a roster or signature certificate, and cast a ballot that will be separately processed and reviewed after the election. Specifically, county auditors will review provisional ballot signature envelopes four to seven days after the election, accepting those from registered voters and rejecting those from unregistered voters. Rejected ballots will receive a notice explaining the reason for rejection. The bill also extends the timeline for various election-related processes, such as county canvassing and reporting election results, and requires the Secretary of State to conduct a public awareness campaign to encourage voter registration before election day. These changes aim to add an extra layer of verification to election day voter registration while maintaining voter access. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to elections held on or after that date.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1494&ssn=0&y=2025