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HF1369 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote, voter ID card created, provisional ballots established, ID of individuals acting as an agent for an absentee voter required, ID of individuals providing assistance at a polling place required, criminal penalties increased, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1527

AI Generated Summary

The Minnesota Elections Integrity Act (H.F. No. 1369) is a proposed bill in the Minnesota House of Representatives. It introduces several changes to the state's election laws, primarily focusing on voter identification and election security. Key provisions of the bill include:

  1. Voter ID Requirement

    • Requires voters to present a photo ID when registering to vote and when voting.
    • Establishes a voter identification card for those who do not have another valid form of ID.

  2. Provisional Ballots

    • Creates a provisional ballot system for voters who do not present the required ID at the polling place.
    • Votes will only count if the voter provides valid identification within a specified timeframe after Election Day.

  3. Absentee Voting Changes

    • Requires identification of individuals acting as an agent to submit an absentee ballot on behalf of another voter.
    • Requires individuals assisting voters in a polling place to provide identification.

  4. Election Security Measures

    • Prohibits certain activities related to voter registration and absentee voting.
    • Increases criminal penalties for election-related violations.
    • Introduces new reporting requirements for election activities.

  5. Impact on Voter Registration System

    • Amends existing Minnesota statutes to align with the voter ID requirements.
    • Provides a process for absentee voting for "program participants" (e.g., those in confidential address programs) while protecting their personal information.

  6. Funding Allocation

    • Appropriates money for implementing the voter ID system and other election integrity measures.

The bill would repeal certain existing statutes that conflict with the proposed voter ID requirements. If passed, it would significantly alter Minnesota's voting procedures, particularly by requiring a government-issued photo ID and implementing provisional ballots.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations

Citations

 
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        "Clarifies the absentee ballot process for program participants registered as permanent absentee voters."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies absentee voting for program participants under section 5B.06.",
      "modified": [
        "The procedure for mailing absentee ballots to program participants has been adjusted."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "5B.06",
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  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This statute is referenced in the context of absentee voting amendments.",
      "modified": [
        "References the existing duty of the secretary of state not to send absentee ballot applications to permanent absentee voters."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "203B.04",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This statute is referenced concerning the review of absentee ballots by the secretary of state.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies that program participant ballots must be reviewed in the manner provided by section 203B.121 subdivision 2 before certification."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "203B.121",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

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