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SF 120

Recognizing a medical bill as proof of residence on election day rule amendment required by the Secretary of State

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Cwodzinski

Minnesota bill allows medical bills as acceptable proof of residence for same-day voter registration, expanding current election day identification requirements.

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Bill Summary · SF 120

Legislative bill overview

SF 120 would amend Minnesota election law to allow medical bills to be accepted as proof of residence when voting on election day. Currently, Minnesota has specific acceptable documents for voter registration and same-day registration, and this bill expands that list to include medical bills as valid residence documentation.

Why is this important

Voter identification and residence verification are core components of election administration. This change could affect how easily certain populations—particularly those experiencing housing instability, recent movers, or people without traditional utility bills—can participate in elections. It also reflects ongoing debate about balancing ballot access with election security protocols.

Potential points of contention

  • Election security concerns: Critics may argue that medical bills are easier to forge or less reliably connected to current residence than utilities or lease agreements
  • Practical implementation issues: Election judges and poll workers would need training on which medical bills qualify and how to verify legitimacy on election day
  • Consistency with existing standards: Questions about why medical bills should be accepted while other documents remain excluded, and whether this creates logical gaps in the residence verification framework

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

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