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MN SF4083

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Koran

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Allows a voter who has been issued a ballot to briefly leave the polling place to address a demonstrated unexpected need, with permission from the head election judge
  • Requires the voter's original ballot to remain at the polling place and be spoiled if the voter leaves
  • Mandates that a new ballot be issued to the voter upon their return to the polling place
  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.13, subdivision 7, which governs when voters must leave polling places
  • Introduced on 03/04/2026 by Senator Koran and referred to the Elections committee

Legislative Description

Voter briefly leaving a polling place to address an unexpected need, at the discretion of the head election judge authorization provision

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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