Elections integrity act established requiring photo ID to register and to vote, ID cards and provisional ballots established, and criminal penalties increased.

HF 2119, the Minnesota Elections Integrity Act, requires voters to present photo ID when registering to vote and when casting ballots at polling places. It establishes a free voter identification card program (with no fees for those needing it for voting) and creates provisional ballots for voters who lack ID but can verify their identity. The bill also mandates ID checks for people assisting voters or acting as agents for absentee ballots, increases criminal penalties for election fraud, and adds reporting requirements for election officials. These changes directly affect all Minnesota voters participating in elections, particularly those who previously used non-photo ID or lacked a current photo ID.