Minnesota SF3893 modifies penalties for election intimidation and interference with voting processes.

Minnesota SF3893 amends the state's statutes to increase penalties for intimidation and interference with the voting process, as well as interference with election officials' duties. The bill raises the criminal penalties for such violations to felonies and allows for civil actions by the attorney general, county attorneys, or injured parties to seek damages, costs, and civil penalties. The bill also specifies that the complaint process for these violations does not apply to certain sections and sets a two-year statute of limitations for filing actions.

Minnesota SF3893 modifies penalties for election intimidation and interference with voting processes.

Minnesota SF3893 amends the state's statutes to increase penalties for intimidation and interference with the voting process, as well as interference with election officials' duties. The bill raises the criminal penalties for such violations to felonies and allows for civil actions by the attorney general, county attorneys, or injured parties to seek damages, costs, and civil penalties. The bill also specifies that the complaint process for these violations does not apply to certain sections and sets a two-year statute of limitations for filing actions.