The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.03, to modify penalties related to the solicitation, collection, acceptance, or delivery of absentee ballots and absentee ballot applications. Key changes include the addition of new prohibitions against soliciting, collecting, accepting, or delivering absentee ballots as a voter's agent beyond the number permitted by existing law. Additionally, the bill specifies that individuals may not be compensated based on the number of absentee ballots or applications they solicit, collect, or accept, and it introduces new provisions regarding the compensation structure for these activities.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that violations of these provisions will be classified as felonies, emphasizing the seriousness of the offenses related to absentee voting. The effective date of the new regulations will be the day following final enactment, ensuring that the updated rules are promptly applied to future elections. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the integrity of the absentee voting process by imposing stricter regulations and penalties on related activities.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 203B.03