MN SF2288

Authorizes online submission of voter registration applications through a secure website maintained by the Secretary of State, requiring applicants to provide an email address and verifiable Minnesota driver's license number, state ID number, or last four digits of Social Security number.

Establishes online submission deadline for voter registration applications at 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day preceding any election, compared to 5:00 p.m. for in-person or mail submissions.

Requires Secretary of State verification that electronically submitted voter registration information matches government database records before applications are transmitted to county auditors for processing.

Authorizes electronic submission of absentee ballot applications for federal, state, and county elections through a Secretary of State secure website using the same verification requirements as voter registration applications.

Mandates comprehensive security measures including encrypted data transmission, Internet Protocol address logging, suspicious activity monitoring, annual security audits by the chief information officer, and forwarding of unverifiable applications to law enforcement for investigation.