Minnesota Elections Integrity Act (SF1128) Summary

• Photo ID Requirement: Requires voters to present photo identification to register and vote; establishes a free voter identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety for those without other acceptable ID.

• Provisional Ballots: Creates a provisional ballot system for voters unable to provide required proof of identity and residence on election day, with a 7-day period to verify eligibility after the election.

• Absentee Voting Restrictions: Prohibits compensation for collecting absentee ballot applications (except fixed salaries), requires identification of absentee ballot agents, and mandates witness requirements for absentee voters.

• Voter Registration Documentation: Establishes specific acceptable documents to prove identity and residence for registration and voting, limits acceptable ID types (driver's license, state ID, voter ID card, military ID, tribal ID, or specific secondary documents).

• Election Canvassing Timeline Changes: Extends county canvass deadlines from 2-3 days to 8th day after primary elections and 8-14 days after general elections; extends state canvass to 14 days for general elections.