Minnesota SF4143 prohibits nongovernment entities from mailing prefilled absentee ballot applications.

Minnesota SF4143 amends state law to prohibit nongovernment entities from mailing prefilled absentee ballot applications. The bill mandates that any person or entity mailing absentee ballot applications must include a clear statement that the mailing is not an official election communication from a government unit. Additionally, if a sample ballot is enclosed, the statement must also clarify that the sample ballot cannot be cast. The bill does not apply to government units or their employees when discharging official election duties.

Minnesota SF4143 prohibits nongovernment entities from mailing prefilled absentee ballot applications.

Minnesota SF4143 amends state law to prohibit nongovernment entities from mailing prefilled absentee ballot applications. The bill mandates that any person or entity mailing absentee ballot applications must include a clear statement that the mailing is not an official election communication from a government unit. Additionally, if a sample ballot is enclosed, the statement must also clarify that the sample ballot cannot be cast. The bill does not apply to government units or their employees when discharging official election duties.