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MN SF1021

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Howe

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Repeals Minnesota Statutes section 203B.082, which authorized county auditors and municipal clerks to establish secure absentee ballot drop boxes with specific security requirements including continuous recording, tamper-proof design, and daily ballot collection

  • Prohibits county auditors and municipal clerks from providing drop boxes or similar receptacles for voters or agents to deposit absentee ballot envelopes

  • Limits absentee ballot return options to mailing or personal delivery to the county auditor or municipal clerk's office by 8:00 p.m. on election day

  • Retains the existing provision allowing voters to designate an agent to deliver or mail their sealed absentee ballot, with agents limited to handling ballots for no more than three voters per election

Legislative Description

Absentee ballot drop boxes authorization repealer

Last Action

Referred to Elections

2/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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