Bill > SF2492

This bill modifies data classification and access provisions for Minnesota's statewide voter registration system, enhancing privacy protections and clarifying data sharing rules. Specifically, the bill establishes that most voter registration data will be considered public, but certain sensitive personal information like date of birth, driver's license number, Social Security number, and identification card numbers will be classified as private. The bill also introduces provisions that allow voters to request their names be withheld from public lists if they can demonstrate safety concerns. For presidential primary voter lists, the bill maintains privacy protections while allowing political party chairs to receive lists of voters who selected their party. Additionally, the bill requires anyone requesting voter data to state in writing that the information will only be used for elections, political activities, or law enforcement purposes. Recipients of voter lists are prohibited from publishing the data on the internet or selling/sharing the information, with some limited exceptions for organizational use related to elections or political activities. The changes aim to balance transparency in voter registration with individual privacy protections, ensuring that sensitive personal information remains confidential while still maintaining the accessibility of basic voter registration data.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2492&ssn=0&y=2025