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HF1520 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Drivers' licenses; various governing provisions modified.

Related bill: SF1361

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House Bill (H.F. No. 1520), introduced by Representative Koegel and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy, seeks to amend provisions governing driver's licenses and name change documentation. The key modifications include:

  1. Evidence of Identity and Date of Birth (Amendments to Minn. Stat. § 171.0605, Subd. 2)

    • Expands the list of acceptable documents for proving identity and date of birth for driver's license applications.
    • Acceptable documents include REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses, U.S. passports, birth certificates, immigration documents, employment authorization documents, and other DHS-designated documents.
    • Includes provisions allowing marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and court orders for name changes.

  2. Evidence of Name Change (New Subdivision in Minn. Stat. § 171.0605, Subd. 7)

    • Establishes acceptable documentation for verifying a name change for driver's license issuance.
    • Includes marriage certificates, certified court orders, and court-issued divorce decrees.

  3. Revocation of Driver’s Licenses (Amendments to Minn. Stat. § 171.17, Subd. 1)

    • Lists offenses that require immediate revocation of a driver’s license upon conviction.
    • Includes manslaughter, criminal vehicular homicide or injury, DUI or fleeing a police officer, felony involving a motor vehicle, hit and run, perjury related to motor vehicle laws, multiple serious traffic violations, and driving over 100 mph.
    • Specifies immediate revocation of school bus endorsements for certain misdemeanor offenses.

Overall, the bill aims to strengthen identity verification for driver's licenses and enhance penalties for serious traffic-related offenses.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailedTransportation Finance and Policy
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill includes changes to the reinstatement conditions of driving privileges after alcohol-related vehicular offenses under section 169A.55.",
      "modified": [
        "Conditions for reinstatement of driving privileges, specifically regarding ignition interlock verification."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169A.55",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifications to the revocation of driver's licenses following specific offenses under section 171.17.",
      "modified": [
        "List of offenses resulting in immediate license revocation."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.17",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section pertains to criminal vehicular operation offenses resulting in harm.",
      "modified": [
        "References to specific physical harm consequences adjusted for license reinstatement rules."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.2113",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This subdivision deals with offenses resulting in bodily harm under vehicular operation.",
      "modified": [
        "Involves conditions relating to reinstatement of driving privileges."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.2114",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Revised rules for eligibility for diversion and specifics on offenses covered."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Establishment of diversion programs for certain driving-related offenses under section 171.24.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "171.24",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Considerations in relation to insurance coverage and its role in the eligibility for driving privileges under section 169.791.",
      "modified": [
        "Insurance card certification details for participants in certain programs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.791",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section affects vehicle insurance and the consequences of non-compliance as it relates to driving privilege restoration.",
      "modified": [
        "Procedures concerning proof of insurance for driver's license reinstatement."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.797",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Adjustment to definitions related to the ignition interlock program under section 171.306.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies definitions involved in ignition interlock program eligibility."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.306",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

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