Bill > HF1800

This bill modifies various provisions related to election administration in Minnesota, introducing several key changes to voting procedures, election judge requirements, ballot handling, and election security. The bill updates rules around election day registration, requiring more stringent verification processes and documentation for voters registering on election day. It introduces new requirements for election judges, including party balance requirements and restrictions on who can sign proof-of-residence oaths. The bill also enhances chain of custody procedures for ballots, mandating detailed logs tracking who handles voting materials and when. Additionally, it strengthens security measures for voting systems, prohibiting wireless connections and unauthorized access to voting equipment. The legislation requires county and municipal governments to develop comprehensive chain of custody protocols and adds new reporting requirements for election officials, such as a dedicated telephone line for election judges to seek advice on election day. The bill also includes provisions for more transparent reporting of election results, requiring detailed explanations of any changes to vote totals. Notably, it introduces potential criminal penalties for various election-related infractions, such as unauthorized access to preliminary vote totals or willfully making false statements on candidate filing documents. The bill appropriates funds to the Secretary of State to implement these new requirements and repeals certain existing provisions related to election judge party affiliations and voter challenge procedures.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1800&ssn=0&y=2025