Voter registration limitation to individuals who are at least 17 years old provision

This bill would raise the minimum age for preregistering to vote in Minnesota from 16 to 17 years old. It directly affects young people who currently can preregister at 16, requiring them to wait until they are 17 to submit a voter registration application while still under 18. The law amends existing election statutes to update age thresholds in registration forms and eligibility certifications, ensuring all preregistration applications confirm the applicant is at least 17 and will be 18 by election day. Paper and electronic registration forms must include updated certification language reflecting the new age requirement, and election officials cannot distribute blank forms that do not include these changes. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, applying to registration applications submitted on or after that date.