This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 203B.04, to enhance voter verification processes for absentee ballot applications. It requires that applications submitted electronically must include the applicant's email address and either a Minnesota driver's license number, state identification card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Additionally, the Secretary of State is mandated to verify the application information against government databases before processing the absentee ballot. New provisions also stipulate that if an application does not match the verification criteria, it must be reviewed for suspicious activity and potentially forwarded to law enforcement.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a requirement for the Secretary of State to validate the information of permanent absentee voters 60 to 75 days before each primary and general election. If a voter's information cannot be verified, their status will be changed to "challenged," and they will be notified accordingly. This aims to ensure the integrity of the absentee voting process by maintaining accurate voter records and preventing fraudulent activities.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 203B.04