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HF2177 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote, voter identification card created, provisional ballots established, identification required of individuals providing assistance to a voter in a polling place, voter registration and absentee voting activities prohibited, criminal penalties increased, reports required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1586

AI Generated Summary

The Minnesota Elections Integrity Act is a proposed bill that introduces stricter voter identification requirements in Minnesota. Key provisions include:

  1. Mandatory Photo ID for Voting: Voters will be required to present a government-issued photo ID to register and vote.
  2. Creation of a Voter Identification Card: A state-issued voter ID card will be created for individuals without other forms of identification.
  3. Provisional Ballots: Voters who cannot provide an acceptable photo ID at the polling place will be allowed to cast a provisional ballot, which will only be counted upon verification of identity.
  4. Identification for Absentee Ballots and Assistance: Individuals acting as agents for absentee voters or assisting voters at polling places will be required to provide identification.
  5. Restrictions on Voter Registration and Absentee Voting-Related Activities: Certain activities related to elections and absentee voting will be restricted, with increased criminal penalties for violations.
  6. Increased Criminal Penalties: Stricter penalties will be imposed on violations related to election integrity.
  7. State Funding Allocations: The bill proposes appropriating state funds for implementing the new voter ID requirements and election security measures.
  8. Amendments to Existing Laws: Various provisions in Minnesota Statutes 2024 will be amended or repealed to align with the new voter ID requirements.

This bill has been introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, authored by Representative Harder, and referred to the Committee on Elections Finance and Government Operations for further consideration.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific procedures for determining precincts for program participants."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Requirement for sending an absentee ballot application before each election."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill modifies voting procedures for program participants using absentee ballots under section 5B.06.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the role of the secretary of state in processing absentee ballots for program participants."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "5B.06",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      ],
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      ],
      "summary": "The bill relates to the processing and certification of absentee ballots as governed by section 203B.121, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the process for the secretary of state to review and certify absentee ballots for program participants."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "203B.121",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors