The bill aims to improve voter registration and voting processes in Minnesota by implementing several key modifications to existing laws. It mandates the provision of multilingual voting instructions and sample ballots, as well as interpreters in specific situations to enhance accessibility for all voters. The legislation also addresses voter intimidation and deceptive practices, expands the definition of express advocacy in campaign finance, and establishes penalties for violations. Notably, it requires automatic voter registration for eligible individuals applying for a driver's license or state identification and allows individuals aged 16 and older to preregister to vote. The effective date for many provisions is set for June 1, 2023, with some sections effective June 1, 2024.

Additionally, the bill introduces significant amendments to enhance the integrity of the voting process and regulate campaign finance. It prohibits interference with voter registration and voting, establishing criminal penalties for violations and allowing civil remedies for affected individuals. The bill also restricts contributions and expenditures from foreign-influenced corporations, requiring them to certify compliance with these restrictions. Appropriations are included for the attorney general, secretary of state, and the Department of Public Safety to support the enforcement of these new regulations, with many provisions taking effect on January 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.607, 201.014, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.121, 204C.10, 609.165, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.02, 10A.15, 10A.20, 10A.27, 10A.34, 211B.15, 289A.37, 289A.50, 290.01
1st Engrossment: 13.607, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.12, 203B.121, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211B.15
2nd Engrossment: 13.607, 171.06, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.12, 203B.121, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211B.15
3rd Engrossment: 13.607, 171.06, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.12, 203B.121, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211B.15
4th Engrossment: 13.607, 171.06, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.12, 203B.121, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211B.15
5th Engrossment: 13.607, 171.06, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.12, 203B.121, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211B.15
6th Engrossment: 13.607, 171.06, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.12, 203B.121, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211B.15
1st Engrossment: 13.607, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.12, 203B.121, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211B.15
2nd Engrossment: 13.607, 171.06, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.12, 203B.121, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211B.15
3rd Engrossment: 13.607, 171.06, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.12, 203B.121, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211B.15
4th Engrossment: 13.607, 171.06, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.12, 203B.121, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211B.15
5th Engrossment: 13.607, 171.06, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.12, 203B.121, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211B.15
6th Engrossment: 13.607, 171.06, 201.054, 201.061, 201.071, 201.091, 201.161, 201.162, 203B.04, 203B.06, 203B.12, 203B.121, 211B.32, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211B.15