HF1513 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote, voter ID card created, provisional ballots established, reports required, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF1166
AI Generated Summary
The bill, H.F. No. 1513, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives during its 94th session, proposes several changes to the state's election laws.
Key Provisions:
Voter Identification Requirement
- Requires voters to present a photo ID when registering to vote and when casting a ballot.
- Establishes a voter identification card for those without other accepted forms of ID.
- Requires voters to present a photo ID when registering to vote and when casting a ballot.
Provisional Ballots
- Creates a system for provisional ballots for voters lacking proper identification, allowing their votes to be counted once eligibility is verified.
- Creates a system for provisional ballots for voters lacking proper identification, allowing their votes to be counted once eligibility is verified.
Absentee Voting Adjustments
- Specifies procedures for program participants (e.g., those in address confidentiality programs) to receive and cast absentee ballots securely, while maintaining privacy.
- Specifies procedures for program participants (e.g., those in address confidentiality programs) to receive and cast absentee ballots securely, while maintaining privacy.
Data Privacy & Identification Records
- Introduces regulations on handling data related to voter identification cards and integrates information into the Minnesota statewide voter registration system.
- Introduces regulations on handling data related to voter identification cards and integrates information into the Minnesota statewide voter registration system.
Election Administration Changes
- Amends multiple sections of the Minnesota Statutes relating to elections, election procedures, and voter registration.
- Requires reporting on the implementation and effects of voter ID requirements.
- Amends multiple sections of the Minnesota Statutes relating to elections, election procedures, and voter registration.
Appropriations & Funding
- Allocates funds to implement the new voter ID system, including issuing voter identification cards.
- Allocates funds to implement the new voter ID system, including issuing voter identification cards.
Repealed Provision
- Eliminates Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.061, subdivision 7, which likely relates to prior voter registration procedures that conflict with the new ID requirements.
- Eliminates Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 201.061, subdivision 7, which likely relates to prior voter registration procedures that conflict with the new ID requirements.
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Elections, Finance, and Government Operations for further consideration.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
| March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added |
Citations
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