Statewide voter registration system data classified.

HF 1235 classifies specific voter registration data as private, directly affecting Minnesota voters whose personal information is now protected. The bill defines private data to include dates of birth, driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers (or parts of them), military IDs, and passport numbers - previously considered public. It also allows voters to request name withholding for safety reasons and requires anyone accessing voter lists to sign a written pledge not to use the data for non-election, non-political, or non-law enforcement purposes. Additionally, the bill prohibits publishing voter data online in searchable formats like databases. These changes update Minnesota’s election laws to restrict public access to sensitive voter details while maintaining core election-related transparency.