The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.03, to modify penalties related to the solicitation, collection, acceptance, or delivery of absentee ballots and absentee ballot applications. It introduces new prohibitions, including the solicitation, collection, acceptance, or delivery of absentee ballots as a voter's agent beyond the number permitted by existing law. Additionally, it specifies that individuals may not be compensated based on the number of absentee ballots or applications they solicit, collect, or accept, and it prohibits any reduction in compensation solely for failing to meet solicitation or collection quotas.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that violations of these provisions will be classified as felonies, enhancing the legal consequences for misconduct related to absentee voting. The effective date of these changes is set for the day following final enactment. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the integrity of the absentee voting process by imposing stricter regulations and penalties on those involved in the handling of absentee ballots.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 203B.03