HF2119

HF2119 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Elections integrity act established requiring photo ID to register and to vote, ID cards and provisional ballots established, and criminal penalties increased.

AI Generated Summary

This bill, titled the Minnesota Elections Integrity Act, proposes several changes to Minnesota's election laws to enhance voter identification requirements and election security measures. Key provisions include:

Photo ID Requirement: Individuals will need to present a valid photo ID when registering to vote and when casting their ballot.
Voter Identification Card: Establishes a state-issued voter identification card for those who do not have another accepted form of photo ID.
Provisional Ballots: Voters without proper ID at the time of voting may cast a provisional ballot, which will only be counted once their identity is verified.
Stricter Rules for Absentee Voting: Requires identification for individuals acting as an agent for an absentee voter and for those assisting voters in polling places.
Prohibition of Certain Activities: Implements restrictions on specific voter registration and absentee ballot activities.
Increased Criminal Penalties: Raises penalties for certain election-related offenses.
Reporting Requirements: Mandates various reports on the implementation and enforcement of these provisions.
Appropriation of Funds: Allocates state funds to implement the changes.

The bill also amends multiple sections of Minnesota Statutes while repealing certain provisions, including Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.061, subdivision 7.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Elections Finance and Government Operations
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Elections Finance and Government Operations

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifies that a precinct determination must be made for program participants before each election.",
        "Specifies the secretary of state's responsibilities in mailing absentee ballots."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Eliminates requirement for sending absentee ballot application to permanent absentee voters prior to each election."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill makes amendments to absentee ballot voting procedures for program participants under section 5B.06.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates procedures for absentee voting by program participants, focusing on mail procedures and certification of ballots."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "5B.06",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New requirements for managing applicant data related to voter identification cards as per section 171.06, subdivision 3c."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "A new subdivision is added to section 13.6905 concerning data related to voter identification cards.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.6905",
    "subdivision": "Subdivision 39"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specifies that the secretary of state is not obligated to send absentee ballot applications to permanent absentee voters."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies absentee ballot application procedures, particularly involving permanent absentee voters.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts application process to relieve the secretary of state from certain responsibilities regarding absentee applications."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "203B.04",
    "subdivision": "Subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifies the procedure for the secretary of state to review and certify the ballots of program participants."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments in this bill refer to the processing and certification of absentee ballots under section 203B.121, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures that ballots comply with specified legal requirements before certification and tabulation."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "203B.121",
    "subdivision": "Subdivision 2"
  }
]