MN SF164

Modifies voter registration prohibitions to distinguish between registering while ineligible (misdemeanor if no ballot cast, felony if ballot cast) and other violations (all felonies), and creates affirmative defense if individual requests withdrawal before complaint and does not vote.

Expands Department of Corrections data sharing with Secretary of State to include individuals on probation for felony offenses resulting in loss of civil rights, in addition to those serving felony sentences, and requires monthly lists to county auditors.

Requires Secretary of State to mail written notices at least one month before state general elections informing probationers that registration or voting is a felony offense, and informing discharged individuals that voting rights have been restored.

Prohibits acceptance of absentee ballot applications from correctional facilities housing only felony-level offenders and requires Department of Corrections to prevent absentee ballots from being received or mailed by incarcerated felony offenders.

Requires county auditors to notify individuals of voter registration ineligibility and demand written reaffirmation of eligibility, and requires written notice to be provided to felons at time of probation placement explaining voting restrictions, with appropriations to Secretary of State and Department of Corrections for implementation (amounts unspecified).