Minnesota SF2724 modifies voter registration provisions for individuals in jail, including grants to sheriffs for implementation.

Minnesota SF2724 modifies voter registration provisions for individuals in jail, allowing them to use their intake form address for registration. It requires the secretary of state to make grants to sheriffs to implement these changes, with funding allocated based on the number of jail beds. The bill also mandates that sheriffs develop plans to facilitate voting for those in jail, including providing voter education and assistance. It appropriates $2.5 million for fiscal year 2027, with subsequent funding varying by year.

Minnesota SF2724 modifies voter registration provisions for individuals in jail, including grants to sheriffs for implementation.

Minnesota SF2724 modifies voter registration provisions for individuals in jail, allowing them to use their intake form address for registration. It requires the secretary of state to make grants to sheriffs to implement these changes, with funding allocated based on the number of jail beds. The bill also mandates that sheriffs develop plans to facilitate voting for those in jail, including providing voter education and assistance. It appropriates $2.5 million for fiscal year 2027, with subsequent funding varying by year.