SF1527 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Minnesota Elections Integrity Act establishment and appropriation
Related bill: HF1369
AI Generated Summary
The bill titled "Minnesota Elections Integrity Act" aims to enforce several changes to improve the security and integrity of elections in Minnesota. Key features of the bill include:
Voter ID Requirement: Voters will need to show a photo ID to register and vote. This is to verify the voter's identity at the polling stations.
Voter Identification Card: Establishment of a voter identification card system. Specific details about individuals applying for these cards will be handled with certain privacy measures.
Provisional Ballots: Introduction of provisional ballots, which are used when there are questions about a voter's eligibility that need to be resolved before the vote can be counted.
Regulations on Absentee Voting: Stricter rules for those acting as agents for absentee voters and individuals assisting voters at polling places, ensuring they provide proper identification.
Prohibition of Certain Activities: The act bans specific questionable practices related to voter registration and absentee voting to curb potential fraud.
Increased Criminal Penalties: There are increased penalties for elections-related crimes to deter fraudulent activities.
Required Reports and Funding: The bill mandates certain reports to be drafted and appropriates funds for the implementation of these changes.
Overall, the bill seeks to make voting more secure through the introduction of stricter identification measures, the establishment of provisional ballots, and tighter regulations on voting processes and personnel involved.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
February 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
Citations
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