SF120

SF120 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Recognizing a medical bill as proof of residence on election day rule amendment required by the Secretary of State

Related bill: HF1212

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes a change in the election laws of Minnesota. Specifically, it requires the Secretary of State to revise existing rules to accept a medical bill as a valid proof of residency when registering to vote on Election Day. The change should be implemented no later than January 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill allows the Secretary of State to use the good cause exemption for faster implementation of this rule, bypassing some of the usual regulatory processes.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 15, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 15, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 15, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Elections
January 15, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Elections

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows medical bills to be used as proof of residence on election day."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill allows the secretary of state to use the good cause exemption under section 14.388 subd. 1 clause 3 for rule adoption related to election day registration.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "14.388",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1 clause 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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        ""
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      "removed": [
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      "summary": "The bill mentions that section 14.386 does not apply except as provided under section 14.388.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies application of rule adoption processes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "14.386",
    "subdivision": ""
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