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HF1872 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Requirements for identifying and verifying a candidate's residence on an affidavit of candidacy modified, and criminal penalty provided.

Related bill: SF2693

AI Generated Summary

This bill (H.F. No. 1872) in the Minnesota House of Representatives proposes modifications to the requirements for identifying and verifying a candidate's residence on an affidavit of candidacy. Specifically, it:

  1. Requires Contact Information: Candidates must provide a phone number, a non-government-issued email address (or certify they do not have one), and their current residential address, or alternatively, a campaign contact address.

  2. Residence Verification: At least two non-related district residents must sign an affidavit attesting to the candidate’s residency. Candidates must also present valid identification (driver’s license, state ID, or other residency proof per election day registration rules). If the ID address and affidavit do not match, the affidavit will not be accepted.

  3. Residency Confirmation: Filing officers must verify whether a candidate’s provided address is within the required jurisdiction. If the address is not within the district, the candidate’s name will be removed from the ballot. Candidates or others can request residency verification within one day after the filing deadline.

  4. Address Privacy Option: Candidates can request their residential address to be classified as private if they meet certain conditions, such as having a police report, a protective order, or a legitimate safety concern. Private addresses can still be reviewed by filing officers.

  5. Exemptions: These requirements do not apply to candidates running for judicial offices, county attorney, or sheriff.

  6. Criminal Penalty: Anyone who willfully provides false information on an affidavit of candidacy may face up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New requirement for telephone number contact.",
        "New provision for requesting address classification as private data.",
        "Requirement for two residents to attest the candidate's residency."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies requirements for affidavits of candidacy under Minnesota Statutes 204B.06 subdivision 1b.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified documentation needed for verifying candidate's residence."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "204B.06",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1b"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "",
      "modified": [
        "Reference made to determine the candidate's current address of residence."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "200.031",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references proof of residence for election day registration under section 201.061 subdivision 3.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies documentation for proof of residence requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "201.061",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "",
      "modified": [
        "Provides for judicial review of a determination made by a filing officer."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "204B.44",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "",
      "modified": [
        "Defines classification of candidate's address as private data."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.02",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 12"
  }
]

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