Bill > SF2267

This bill amends Minnesota's statute governing voting residence determination by adding a specific provision for individuals subject to civil commitment orders. Specifically, the bill establishes that for people under a civil commitment order (which typically involves involuntary treatment for mental health or behavioral issues under Chapters 253B or 253D), their voting residence will be considered their last known residential address prior to the issuance of the commitment order. This means that even if an individual is currently residing in a treatment facility or institution due to a civil commitment, they will retain their voting residence from before the commitment order was issued. The provision appears designed to ensure that individuals under civil commitment do not lose their right to vote or have their voting precinct changed solely as a result of being placed under a civil commitment order. By preserving their pre-commitment residential address as their official voting residence, the bill aims to maintain these individuals' electoral continuity and prevent potential disenfranchisement.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2267&ssn=0&y=2025