SF545 - Voter Identification Bill Summary

• Creates free voter identification card: Establishes a new voter ID card issued by the Department of Public Safety at no cost, requiring proof of U.S. citizenship, identity, and Minnesota residence; effective June 1, 2024.

• Photo ID requirement for voting: Requires voters to present photo ID (driver's license, state ID, voter ID card, military ID, or tribal ID) containing current address to register and vote in person; voters without acceptable ID may cast provisional ballots.

• Acceptable identity documents: Defines specific documents voters may use to prove identity and residence for election day registration, absentee voting, and provisional ballots (section 200.035).

• Provisional ballot process: Allows voters unable to provide required proof of identity and residence to cast provisional ballots; ballots are counted if voter provides proof within 7 days of election.

• Implementation and costs: Appropriates $608,000 for voter registration system changes, $1.36 million for public education campaign, and establishes voter ID card account funded at $3.388 million annually for card production and document reimbursement; effective date June 1, 2025.