HF 1651 Summary

• Creates a new voter identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety that is free to obtain and valid only for voting purposes; applicants must prove U.S. citizenship, identity, and Minnesota residence.

• Requires photo ID or other approved identification to register and vote, with specific acceptable documents listed in new section 200.035; voters without required ID can cast provisional ballots.

• Establishes provisional ballot procedures allowing voters unable to prove identity and residence to cast ballots that are counted if they provide proof within seven days after the election.

• Modifies voter registration and absentee ballot processes to accept voter identification card numbers alongside driver's license and state identification numbers for verification.

• Appropriates $608,000 in FY2025 for voter registration system updates, $1,360,000 for public education campaign, and $3,388,000 ongoing for the voter identification card account; effective June 1, 2024 for most provisions and June 1, 2025 for core requirements.