Voter verification before mail delivery of an absentee ballot requirement provision

This bill requires voters in Minnesota to provide verification information before their absentee ballot applications are approved and mailed. It affects all Minnesota residents who apply for absentee ballots, including those on the permanent absentee voter list. The key provision mandates that applicants submit their driver's license or state ID number, the last four digits of their Social Security number, or a statement that they lack these documents, along with an oath that the information is accurate. County auditors and municipal clerks must electronically verify application information against government databases before processing, and the secretary of state must investigate unverifiable applications for suspicious activity. The law also requires periodic validation of permanent absentee voter records against government databases to maintain eligibility.