Bill > HF2428

This bill makes several modifications to Minnesota's election laws, primarily focusing on absentee voting procedures, candidate filing requirements, and election administration. Key changes include extending the timeline for absentee ballot applications from one to seven days before an election, allowing electronic transmission of ballots to emergency response providers and voters with disabilities without standard application deadlines, and modifying candidate filing periods for municipal and school district elections. The bill introduces new requirements for non-government entities mailing absentee ballot applications or sample ballots, mandating clear disclaimers that these are not official government communications. Additionally, the bill updates electronic roster technology requirements, allows for more flexibility in combined polling places during emergencies, and requires candidates to provide phonetic spellings or pronunciation guidance for their names on ballots. The changes aim to improve election accessibility, clarify administrative procedures, and ensure voters have clear information about ballot applications and voting processes. Most modifications to filing periods and ballot-related requirements will become effective January 1, 2026.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2428&ssn=0&y=2025