Bill > SF2698

This bill modifies Minnesota's election laws, primarily focusing on requiring voters who register on election day to cast provisional ballots. The key provisions include mandating that individuals who register to vote on election day must complete their voter registration on a provisional ballot signature envelope and cast a provisional ballot. The bill establishes a detailed process for handling these provisional ballots, including how they are processed, accepted, or rejected after the election. The bill also extends the timeframe for county canvassing boards to complete election return canvassing, changing deadlines from as few as two or three days after an election to ten to seventeen days after an election. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to conduct a public awareness campaign to encourage voter registration prior to election day and removes some existing provisions related to voter registration record-keeping. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to elections held on or after that date, aiming to provide more structured and secure election day registration procedures.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2698&ssn=0&y=2025