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MN HF4563
MN HF4563Penalties for intimidation and interference with the voting process increased, and penalties for interference related to the performance of duties by an election official increased.
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Introduced
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
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 interfering with the voting process and for interfering with election officials performing their duties. Specifically, it changes the criminal penalty for violating these laws from a gross misdemeanor to a felony, meaning a more serious crime with potentially longer prison sentences and larger fines. Additionally, the maximum civil penalty a court can impose for each violation is raised from $1,000 to $10,000. These changes are intended to deter individuals from intimidating voters or disrupting elections and to protect election officials. The bill also clarifies that these new penalties apply to crimes committed and causes of action that arise on or after the day following the bill's final enactment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (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/HF/4563/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/4563/versions/0/pdf/ |
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