Bill > HF2474

This bill modifies several provisions related to absentee and early voting in Minnesota. The changes include extending the deadline for submitting absentee ballot applications from one day to seven days before an election, allowing in-person absentee ballot applications up to the day before an election, and adding more stringent verification requirements for electronic absentee ballot applications. The bill introduces new procedures for ballot boards, including detailed counting and documentation requirements when processing absentee ballots, such as counting and recording the number of signature envelopes and ballots, and maintaining an incident log for any discrepancies. For emergency response providers and voters with print disabilities, the bill removes standard application deadlines, allowing more flexibility in obtaining electronic ballots. The bill also updates processing requirements for early voting, including daily secure handling of ballots and post-election counting procedures. Some provisions are contingent on receiving an "early voting certification" from the revisor of statutes, which will trigger the effective date of those specific changes. These modifications aim to streamline absentee and early voting processes while maintaining election integrity through enhanced verification and documentation methods.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2474&ssn=0&y=2025