This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 2267, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 200.031, which defines residency for voting purposes. The key change introduced by this bill is the addition of a provision that specifies how residence is determined for individuals subject to civil commitment orders under Chapter 253B or 253D.

Under the new provision (point 14), the residence of an individual under a civil commitment order will be considered to be their last known residential address prior to the issuance of the order. This ensures that individuals in civil commitment facilities retain their voting rights based on their previous home address rather than the location of their commitment.

The bill maintains existing residency criteria, such as: - Residence is established where a person has a home with the intention to stay. - Temporary relocations do not change residency. - Individuals in nursing homes or soldiers’ homes are considered residents of those facilities. - Residence is based on where a person sleeps most frequently, and intentions alone do not establish residency.

In summary, the primary goal of this bill is to clarify the voting residency status of individuals under civil commitment orders while keeping general residency rules intact.