Bill > SF2695

This bill introduces new voter verification requirements for absentee ballot applications and permanent absentee voter status in Minnesota. The bill requires that when an individual submits an absentee ballot application, they must provide either a Minnesota driver's license number, state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. For electronic applications, the Secretary of State must verify the applicant's information against government databases, and any applications that cannot be verified will be reviewed for suspicious activity and potentially forwarded to law enforcement. Additionally, for permanent absentee voters, the Secretary of State must validate each voter's information between 60 and 75 days before primary and general elections. If a permanent absentee voter cannot be verified, their status will be changed to "challenged," and they will be notified that they have been removed from the permanent absentee voter list. The bill aims to enhance election security by adding more robust identity verification steps to the absentee voting process, ensuring that only eligible voters receive and submit absentee ballots.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2695&ssn=0&y=2025