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SF 1774

Disclosure requirement of contributors who contribute less than $200 who live outside the area represented by the candidate

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cal Bahr and 4 co-sponsors

Summary of SF 1774: Disclosure Requirement for Out-of-Area Campaign Contributors OverviewSF 1774 is a bill that would require political candidates in Minnesota to disclose informat

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Bill Summary · SF 1774

Summary of SF 1774: Disclosure Requirement for Out-of-Area Campaign Contributors

Overview

SF 1774 is a bill that would require political candidates in Minnesota to disclose information about campaign contributions of less than $200 from individuals living outside the geographic area represented by the candidate. The bill is aimed at increasing transparency around the sources of campaign funding.

Key Provisions

  • Candidates would be required to disclose the names, addresses, and contribution amounts for all individuals contributing less than $200 to their campaigns, if the contributor lives outside the district or area the candidate is running to represent.
  • This disclosure requirement would apply to all state-level candidates, including those running for the Minnesota legislature, as well as candidates for statewide offices like Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, etc.
  • Contributions below $200 are normally not subject to disclosure requirements, but this bill would create an exception for out-of-area contributors at that level.
  • Candidates who fail to properly disclose this information would be subject to civil penalties.

Potential Impact

  • The bill is intended to shed light on the sources of campaign funding, including small donations from individuals who may not reside in the candidate's district or state. Proponents argue this will help voters better evaluate potential conflicts of interest or undue influence from external donors.
  • Critics argue the additional disclosure burden could discourage small donors from participating in the political process and unfairly single out certain contributors.
  • The bill's impact may depend on how many campaigns receive a significant portion of their funding from out-of-area donors giving less than $200. The disclosure requirements could be more impactful for candidates drawing donations from a wide geographic area.

Next Steps

SF 1774 has been referred to the Minnesota Senate Elections Committee for further consideration. Its companion bill, HF 1447, has been introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives and is also awaiting committee action. The bills will need to pass both chambers of the legislature and be signed by the Governor to become law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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