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HF2130 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Public safety; various provisions modified relating to driver's license revocations, ignition interlock participation length, treatment or rehabilitation program, criminal penalties for participants who operate a vehicle not equipped with interlock device, criminal vehicular homicide offenders, judicial review of an extension, impounded and reissued license plate process, temporary driver's licenses, and criminal penalties; and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2068

AI Generated Summary

The proposed Minnesota House Bill H.F. No. 2130 seeks to enhance penalties and reform policies regarding driving while impaired (DWI) and related offenses. Key provisions include:

  1. Extended License Revocation Periods: The bill increases the length of time that an individual's driver's license is revoked following DWI offenses, test refusals, and test failures. Revocation periods range from 90 days to six years, depending on the severity of the offense and prior violations.

  2. Mandatory Ignition Interlock Program: The bill modifies participation requirements in the ignition interlock program. Any individual seeking reinstatement must use an ignition interlock device for specified periods and demonstrate compliance.

  3. Treatment and Rehabilitation Requirement: The legislation mandates that all ignition interlock participants complete a licensed substance use disorder treatment or rehabilitation program before full reinstatement of their driving privileges.

  4. Stricter Penalties for Repeat Offenders: Individuals with multiple prior impaired driving incidents face longer revocation periods and must participate in the ignition interlock program for extended durations before being eligible for reinstatement.

  5. Restrictions on Commercial Drivers: The law further enforces stricter penalties for commercial motor vehicle operators, ensuring compliance with federal regulations for alcohol-related offenses.

  6. Elimination of Certain Reinstatement Provisions: The bill repeals older revocation and reinstatement provisions from Minnesota laws (§169A.54, §169A.55, and §171.17), replacing them with new, more uniform standards.

  7. Implementation of New Licensing Rules: It proposes new structured guidelines under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 171 regarding revocation, denial, and reinstatement of driving privileges for DWI and criminal vehicular operation offenses.

This bill aims to enhance public safety by imposing stricter penalties on impaired driving, strengthening rehabilitation requirements, and extending the use of ignition interlock devices before full driving rights are reinstated.

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toRules and Administration
May 06, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders
May 06, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order: Amended
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed as amended
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed as amended
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse not concur, conference committee requested
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse not concur, conference committee requested
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse conferees
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse conferees
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate accedes, CC of 3 be appointed
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate accedes, CC of 3 be appointed
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate conferees
May 13, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate conferees
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse adopted conference committee report
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading as amended by Conference
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was repassed as amended by Conference
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse adopted HCC report and repassed bill
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse adopted HCC report and repassed bill
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionConference committee report, delete everything
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionConference committee report, delete everything
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate adopted CC report and repassed bill
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate adopted CC report and repassed bill
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionThird Reading Repassed
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionThird Reading Repassed
May 17, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
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SenateNoteActionPresentment date
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateNoteActionSecretary of State
SenateNoteActionSecretary of State
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HouseFloorActionPresented to Governor
HouseNoteActionGovernor approval
HouseFloorActionSecretary of State, Filed
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Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section details the criminal description related to noncompliance with impoundment orders.",
      "modified": [
        "Adds clauses regarding false statements and operating vehicles under impoundment."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169A.37",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section involves the process and conditions for license testing related to alcohol concentration levels.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments made for circumstances and periods related to license actions after DWI incidents."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169A.52",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 3, 4, 7"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This regulates license revocation procedures related to DWI offenses.",
      "modified": [
        "Modifications to revocation timelines and requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169A.54",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This relates to the impoundment of license plates due to DWI offenses.",
      "modified": [
        "Revisions in the process of impounding and reissuing plates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169A.60",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 4, 5, 6, 13"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This outlines the process for forfeiture related to DWI offenses.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates to forfeiture procedures and timelines."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169A.63",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 13"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Regulation and reinstatement conditions for licenses post-DWI arrest.",
      "modified": [
        "Expanded conditions for license tests and responsibilities."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.177",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 4, 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Restriction conditions for licenses due to DWI criminal actions.",
      "modified": [
        "Changing restricted license provisions following violations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.187",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of new requirements for completion of treatment or rehabilitation program."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section involves the ignition interlock program for convicted individuals.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments on interlock program participation and reinstatements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.306",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 1, 4, 5, 6"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

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