HF1800

HF1800 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Voting administration provisions modified, including candidate filing, registration, vouching, election judges, polling places, ballots, and postelection review; reports required; criminal penalties provided; and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2697

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes modifications to Minnesota election laws, aiming to update voting administration procedures related to candidate filings, voter registration, election judges, polling places, ballots, election security, and reporting requirements. Key provisions include:

Election Judge Party Affiliation: Clarifies classification of election judges' party affiliations.
Election Day Registration: Revises proof of residency requirements for voter registration, including voter vouching limitations.
Voter Registration List Maintenance: Enhances verification and removal of ineligible voters, including reporting requirements on list updates.
Use of Electronic Rosters: Grants local governments discretion on whether to use electronic voter rosters.
Absentee Ballots: Adjusts timelines for absentee ballot distribution and restricts ballot issuance to incarcerated individuals.
Candidate Affidavits: Expands requirements for candidate filings, including proof of residency, the inclusion of contact information, and penalties for false statements.
Election Security & Post-Election Review: Introduces new voter verification and reporting mechanisms to ensure election integrity.

Additionally, the bill provides criminal penalties for false candidate filings and mandates transparency in voter list accuracy and absentee ballot processing. It also repeals a previous statute regarding election judges.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 02, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Elections Finance and Government Operations
March 02, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Elections Finance and Government Operations
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to	Public Safety Finance and Policy
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to	Public Safety Finance and Policy

Citations

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        "The bill specifies new documentation for residents working in a residential facility to prove residence."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies the rules regarding election day voter registration under section 201.061, subdivision 3.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the types of identification allowed for election day registration."
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    "citation": "201.061",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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      "summary": "This section discusses the maintenance and public access of voter information.",
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        "The bill mandates the creation of new forms for election judges."
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    "citation": "204B.40",
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        "Provisions for ensuring polling place accessibility."
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      "summary": "This bill discusses modifications to the accessibility and functions of polling places under section 204C.15.",
      "modified": [
        "Alters the rules concerning polling place signage."
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    "citation": "204C.15",
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