1.1 A bill for an act
1.2 relating to elections; requiring the secretary of state to amend rules to recognize
1.3 a medical bill as a proof of residence on election day; authorizing rulemaking.
1.4BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.5 Section 1. ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION; USE OF MEDICAL BILL TO
1.6PROVE RESIDENCE.
1.7 The secretary of state must amend Minnesota Rules, section 8200.5100, subpart 2, to
1.8allow an eligible voter to prove residence in a precinct on election day by presenting a
1.9medical bill. The amendment to the rule must be effective no later than January 1, 2026.
1.10The secretary of state may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes, section
1.1114.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), to adopt rules under this section and Minnesota Statutes,
1.12section 14.386, does not apply except as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388.
1.13 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.
1Section 1.
REVISOR JFK/DG 25-0052512/18/24
State of Minnesota
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H. F. No. 1212
NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
Authored by Falconer02/19/2025
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Elections Finance and Government Operations