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MN SF3893
MN SF3893Election intimidation and interference with the voting process penalties modifications and election official performance of duties interference penalties modifications
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Introduced
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to fair campaign practices; increasing penalties for intimidation and interference with the voting process; increasing penalties for interference related to the performance of duties by an election official; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 211B.075, subdivision 5; 211B.076, subdivision 11.
AI Summary
This bill increases penalties for certain election-related offenses in Minnesota, specifically by changing violations of sections 211B.075 and 211B.076 from gross misdemeanors to felonies, which are more serious crimes. It also raises the maximum civil penalty a court can impose for each violation from $1,000 to $10,000. These changes apply to crimes committed and causes of action that arise on or after the day following the bill's final enactment, aiming to deter intimidation and interference with the voting process and the duties of election officials.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance (on 03/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3893/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3893/versions/0/pdf/ |
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