Secretary of state required to amend rules to recognize a medical bill as proof of residence on election day, and rulemaking authorized.

HF 1212 requires Minnesota's Secretary of State to update election rules by January 1, 2026, to accept a medical bill as valid proof of residence on election day. This change directly affects voters who may not have traditional address documents like utility bills but can show a medical bill with their current address. The bill amends specific election rules to allow this alternative proof method, streamlining voter registration for those with address-related challenges. It authorizes the Secretary of State to make this rule change using existing rulemaking procedures. The policy change takes effect immediately after the bill is signed into law.