The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 211B.066, subdivision 2, to prohibit nongovernment entities from mailing prefilled absentee ballot applications. It establishes that any person or entity that sends an absentee ballot application or sample ballot must comply with specific requirements, including a clear statement indicating that the mailing is not an official election communication from a government unit. This statement must be prominently displayed and must also include the sender's name and address.
Additionally, the bill introduces new language that requires the absentee ballot application to include fields for the applicant's preference to join the permanent absentee voter list, which can be filled in or highlighted by the sender. This aims to ensure that voters are clearly informed about the nature of the materials they receive and to maintain the integrity of the election process by limiting the influence of nongovernment entities in the distribution of absentee ballot applications.