The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 211B.20, subdivision 1, to enhance access for candidates and their campaign volunteers in multiple unit residential facilities. It specifically requires these facilities to allow candidates to travel door-to-door to speak with individual residents and to leave campaign materials at residents' doors, with the exception that nursing home managers can designate a central location for campaign materials. This provision aims to facilitate direct communication between candidates and voters, ensuring that campaigning can occur effectively within residential areas. Additionally, the bill clarifies that candidates and their volunteers must be granted access to multiple buildings within a facility during a single visit, although they are limited to one building at a time. It also stipulates that if multiple candidates are present, each candidate and their volunteers can access different buildings simultaneously, promoting a fair campaigning environment. Violations of these access provisions are classified as a petty misdemeanor, reinforcing the importance of compliance with the new regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 211B.20