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MN HF2764
Bill
Status
3/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Phyllis Kahn
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AI Summary
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Permits individuals who are at least 16 years of age to register to vote in advance of elections if they meet all other voter eligibility requirements except age.
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Allows 16- and 17-year-olds to register at any time except during the 20 days immediately preceding a regularly scheduled election.
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Clarifies that 16- and 17-year-olds who register cannot cast a ballot until they reach age 18 and meet all other eligibility requirements on election day.
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Modifies voter registration application forms to include a certification question asking if applicants are at least 16 years of age and understand the age requirement to vote.
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Excludes voters under 18 years of age from public information lists available for inspection by the general public.
Legislative Description
Individuals at least 16 years of age permitted to register to vote.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations and Elections
3/12/2012