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MN SF38

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Howe

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Requires all driver's license and ID card applications to include a statement warning that only U.S. citizens may vote, that voting while ineligible is a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine, and that conviction may lead to deportation

  • Changes noncompliant license/ID applications from not requiring proof of citizenship to requiring applicants be asked to demonstrate U.S. citizenship or lawful presence

  • Mandates that the commissioner or driver's license agent record whether citizenship or lawful presence was demonstrated and which documents were provided

  • Restricts use of collected citizenship data solely for improving voter registration record accuracy under section 171.12, subdivision 7a

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.06, subdivisions 1 and 8

Legislative Description

Voter registration information modification on applications for drivers' licenses and identification cards

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

1/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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