Minnesota HF4665: Number of proof of residence oaths a person can sign on any election day reduced from eight to two.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to elections; reducing the number of proof of residence oaths a person can sign on any election day from eight to two; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 201.061, subdivision 3.

From the introduced text, March 25, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to elections; reducing the number of proof of residence oaths a person can sign on any election day from eight to two; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 201.061, subdivision 3. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 201.061, subdivision 3, is amended to read: Subd. 3. Election day registration. (a) An individual who is eligible to vote may register or update a registration on election day by appearing in person at the polling place for the precinct in which the individual maintains residence, by completing a registration application, making an oath in the form prescribed by the secretary of state and providing proof of residence. An individual may prove residence for purposes of registering or updating a registration by: (1) presenting a driver's license or Minnesota identification card issued pursuant to section 171.07; (2) presenting any document approved by the secretary of state as proper identification; (3) presenting a current student fee statement that contains the student's valid address in the precinct together with a picture identification card; or (4) having a voter who is registered to vote in the precinct, or an employee who provides proof that they are employed by and working in a residential facility in the precinct and vouching for a resident in the facility, sign an oath in …

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Sponsors

• Joe McDonald (R) · primary sponsor
• Pam Altendorf (R)
• Ben Davis (R)
• Duane Quam (R)
• Bernie Perryman (R)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2026: Author added Perryman
2. March 25, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations

Common questions

What is HF4665?

HF4665 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Number of proof of residence oaths a person can sign on any election day reduced from eight to two.

What does HF4665 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to elections; reducing the number of proof of residence oaths a person can sign on any election day from eight to two; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 201.061, subdivision 3.

What is the status of HF4665?

In committee as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Author added Perryman (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4665?

Joe McDonald (R), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF4665?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4665&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house