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SF 2267

Standard establishment for determining the residence of an individual subject to a civil commitment order

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Lucero

Creates a uniform standard to determine the residence of individuals under civil commitment orders, influencing where they can vote and how they are registered.

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Bill Summary · SF 2267

Legislative Summary: SF 2267 — Standard establishment for determining the residence of an individual subject to a civil commitment order

Overview

SF 2267, titled “Standard establishment for determining the residence of an individual subject to a civil commitment order,” is a Minnesota Senate bill currently in the Elections committee process. The bill seeks to create a uniform standard for determining the residence of individuals who are subject to a civil commitment order. This standard would impact how residency is established for purposes related to state and local elections, aligning residency determinations in scenarios involving civil commitments.

  • Bill number: SF 2267
  • Title: Standard establishment for determining the residence of an individual subject to a civil commitment order
  • Status: Referred to the Elections committee
  • Introduced: March 6, 2025
  • Classification: bill
  • Subject: Elections, Government-Local
  • Companion: HF 1840

What the bill would do (as indicated by the title)

  • Establish a standardized method or criteria for determining the residential status of individuals who are under a civil commitment order.
  • Presumably apply this standard to processes governed by elections administration (e.g., voter eligibility, registration, and jurisdiction) to reduce inconsistencies across jurisdictions when such individuals’ residency is in question.

Note: The full text with specific definitions, procedures, and implementation details has not been provided in the materials available. The summary below reflects the intent indicated by the title and current procedural status.

Key provisions (designated by title; exact text not provided)

  • Create a uniform standard for establishing residence for individuals subject to civil commitment orders.
  • Likely specify how residency is determined in relation to local election offices and election administration.
  • Potentially address “where” an individual is considered resident for purposes of voting eligibility, registration, and related duties, within the context of civil commitment.

Affected parties and entities

  • Individuals subject to civil commitment orders (potentially affecting how their residency is determined for voting and election administration purposes).
  • County and state election officials responsible for determining residency, voter eligibility, and registration.
  • Local governments and districts that rely on residency determinations for electoral logistics.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: March 6, 2025.
  • Referral: Referred to the Senate Elections committee (indicating initial committee-stage consideration will occur there).
  • Related bill: HF 1840 (companion in the House).

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Administrative consistency: A standardized standard could reduce jurisdictional variability in residency determinations across counties.
  • Voting implications: Depending on the exact provisions, the standard could influence where an individual under a civil commitment order votes, or how their residency is recorded on voter rolls.
  • Implementation: If enacted, agencies would need guidance, training, and potential changes to forms and procedures to align with the new standard.
  • Fiscal impact: Not indicated; would depend on changes required for implementation and training.

Next steps

  • The bill would advance through committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes in the Senate. A companion bill (HF 1840) exists in the House and would parallel the Senate action.

Note: This summary is based on the bill’s title and current legislative status. The full, detailed provisions are not included in the materials provided.

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

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