HF 2986

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/30/2012 09:42am

A bill for an act
relating to elections; providing immunity from civil liability for challengers in a
polling place; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 204C.07, by adding a
subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 204C.07, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Immunity from civil liability. new text end

new text begin A challenger authorized to be present
in a precinct and who acts in good faith and in compliance with all provisions of the
Minnesota Election Law related to conduct in a polling place, including the provisions
of this section and section 204C.12, is not liable in a civil action for any act or omission
of an election judge, candidate, voter, or any other individual in the polling place while
the challenger is present.
new text end