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MN HF2392

MN HF2392
Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote, voter identification card created, provisional ballots established, identification of individuals providing assistance to a voter in a polling place required, certain voter registration and absentee voting activities prohibited, and money appropriated.

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Introduced
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to elections; requiring photo ID to register to vote and to vote; creating a voter identification card; establishing provisional ballots; requiring identification of individuals acting as an agent for an absentee voter; requiring identification of individuals providing assistance to a voter in a polling place; prohibiting certain activities related to voter registration and absentee voting; increasing criminal penalties; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 5B.06; 13.6905, by adding a subdivision; 142A.412, subdivision 1; 144.226, by adding subdivisions; 171.06, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 171.061, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; 171.07, subdivisions 1a, 4, 14, by adding a subdivision; 171.071, subdivisions 1, 2; 171.10, subdivision 1; 171.11; 171.12, subdivision 3c; 171.121; 171.14; 201.022, subdivision 1; 201.061, subdivisions 1, 1a, 3; 201.071, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 201.091, subdivision 9; 201.121, subdivision 1; 201.13, subdivision 3; 201.14; 201.145, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5; 201.161, subdivision 3; 201.221, subdivision 3; 201.225, subdivision 2; 203B.04, subdivisions 1, 4; 203B.065; 203B.07, subdivision 3; 203B.08, subdivision 1; 203B.121, subdivision 2; 203B.17, subdivision 2; 203B.19; 203B.21, subdivision 3; 203B.24, subdivision 1; 203B.30, subdivision 2; 204B.45, subdivision 2; 204B.46; 204C.08, subdivision 1d; 204C.10; 204C.15, subdivision 1; 204C.32; 204C.33, subdivision 1; 204C.37; 205.065, subdivision 5; 205.185, subdivision 3; 205A.03, subdivision 4; 205A.10, subdivision 3; 211B.07; 211B.13, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 200; 201; 204C; 357; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.061, subdivision 7.

AI Summary

This bill introduces comprehensive changes to Minnesota's election laws, primarily focused on implementing a voter identification system and modifying various voting procedures. The key provisions include: creating a new voter identification card that will be free of charge, requiring voters to present valid photo identification to register and vote, establishing a provisional ballot system for voters who cannot immediately prove their identity and residence, and implementing stricter verification processes for voter registration and absentee voting. The bill mandates that the secretary of state conduct a public education campaign to inform voters about the new identification requirements and provides funding for system updates and outreach. The voter identification card will be available to eligible voters who do not have other forms of acceptable identification, and individuals who cannot obtain the necessary documents will be able to cast a provisional ballot. The legislation also includes changes to how election judges handle voter assistance, tightens rules around absentee voting, and increases penalties for attempts to improperly influence voting. The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2027, giving election officials and voters time to prepare for the new requirements, and includes appropriations for implementing the various new provisions.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (on 03/17/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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