HF4790 Summary: Minnesota Elections Integrity Act

• Photo ID Requirement: Establishes mandatory photo ID to register and vote; creates free voter identification cards for those without driver's licenses or state ID cards, with no application fee.

• Voter ID Card Program: New voter identification cards issued by Department of Public Safety; applicants must prove U.S. citizenship; cards valid for voting purposes only; religious objection to photographs permitted.

• Provisional Ballots: Voters unable to provide required ID must be allowed to cast provisional ballots; ballots counted if voter provides proof of identity and residence within 7 days after election.

• Absentee Voting Restrictions: Prohibits paying individuals based on number of absentee ballot applications collected; requires witnesses for absentee ballots; limits agents delivering absentee ballots to three per election.

• Election Expense Restrictions: Counties, municipalities, and school districts prohibited from accepting contributions from for-profit businesses or nonprofit organizations for election expenses.

• Enhanced Criminal Penalties: Increases penalties for voter fraud, undue influence on voters, and bribery related to voting; establishes gross misdemeanor and felony offenses.