Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to establish requirements for reciprocal agreements on driver’s licenses between Minnesota and foreign jurisdictions. This aims to facilitate the exchange and recognition of driver’s licenses across borders with minimal administrative burdens.

Main Provisions

• The Commissioner of Public Safety is tasked with investigating the possibility of creating reciprocal driver licensing agreements with foreign jurisdictions.
• These agreements aim to allow easy exchange and recognition of driver licenses between Minnesota and these regions.
• The investigation must focus on foreign jurisdictions where at least ten U.S. states have already established such agreements.
• The commissioner is expected to begin negotiations for these agreements by October 1, 2025.

Significant Changes

• The bill introduces a process for Minnesota to explore and potentially negotiate driver’s license reciprocal agreements specifically with foreign jurisdictions.
• It requires the commissioner to report on these investigations and provide justification if a reciprocal agreement is deemed unreasonable, focusing on public safety or other concerns.

Relevant Terms

foreign jurisdiction, reciprocal agreement, driver's license, Commissioner of Public Safety, administrative burdens, public safety, transportation policy, legislative committees.