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HF1513 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote, voter ID card created, provisional ballots established, reports required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1166

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1513) proposes amendments to election laws, primarily aimed at requiring voters to present a photo ID for both voter registration and voting. Key provisions include:

  1. Voter Identification Requirement: Requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID when registering to vote and casting a ballot.

  2. Voter Identification Card: Establishes a new voter identification card for individuals who lack other forms of qualifying ID.

  3. Provisional Ballots: Those unable to provide valid ID at the time of voting may cast a provisional ballot, which will only be counted if they present the required identification within a specified period.

  4. Election Process Adjustments: Amends various sections of Minnesota election statutes to accommodate the new voter ID requirements, including changes to absentee voting procedures.

  5. Data Privacy and Security: Includes provisions on how voter identification information will be handled and protected.

  6. Funding Appropriation: Allocates funds for the implementation of the voter ID program, including issuing voter identification cards.

  7. Repeals Existing Law: Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.061, subdivision 7, which likely pertains to prior voter identification exemptions or processes.

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Elections Finance and Government Operations for further consideration.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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