HF2709

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to modify the laws related to canvassing access by candidates and census workers in Minnesota. It seeks to clarify and establish standards for granting access to multi-unit dwellings and the responsibilities of the dwellings’ management in notifying residents of such activities.

Main Provisions

• Access to Multi-unit Dwellings: The bill outlines specific scenarios where access can be refused or regulated. These include denying entry to individual residential units, such as apartments and rooms, and requiring proper identification for entry into multiple unit dwellings.
• Reasonable Access and Hours: Access for candidates, their volunteers, and census workers must be allowed during certain hours (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), ensuring that the interactions can occur at reasonable times.
• Prior Notice Requirement: It allows multiple unit dwelling managers to require a 24-hour prior notice for access.
• Notification to Residents: The bill encourages property managers to inform residents about the days when census workers or candidates will be present with prior notice.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Access Hours and Identification: Establishes specific hours when access must be granted and clarifies the requirement for proper identification.
• Notification Added: Introduces a new requirement for managers to notify residents about planned visits by census workers or political candidates, enhancing transparency.

Relevant Terms

multi-unit dwelling, candidates, census workers, canvassing, access, notification, identification, apartment, reasonable hours, 24-hour prior notice.