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SF182 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Drivers license or identification card applicant declaration of citizenship or immigration status authorization

AI Generated Summary

The bill, SF No. 182, involves changes to the way driver’s licenses and identification cards are issued in Minnesota. Key elements of the bill include:

  1. Applicants for driver's licenses or ID cards can declare their citizenship or immigration status. However, this declaration is optional.
  2. Noncompliant driver's licenses or ID cards, which do not meet federal standards, must include specific markings. These licenses will explicitly state they cannot be used for federal identification purposes, voting, or government benefits if the holder has not demonstrated U.S. citizenship.
  3. These noncompliant licenses will have a distinct design or color to differentiate them from compliant ones.
  4. No federal identifiable markings (related to lawful presence or citizenship) will appear on noncompliant licenses or IDs.
  5. The bill also stipulates special markings for individuals under 21 and those over 65, as well as for noncompliant identification purposes.
  6. Additionally, there are provisions for alternate mailing addresses if the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver to a residence, with requirements for verification from the Postal Service.

Overall, the bill modifies the existing law to accommodate people who may not have proof of lawful presence in the U.S. and adjusts the design and use restrictions of noncompliant licenses and IDs.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 15, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 15, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toTransportation
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Option for applicants to choose to demonstrate citizenship or lawful presence."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendment to residency and lawful status requirements for noncompliant driver's licenses or ID cards under section 171.06, subdivision 8.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "171.06",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Markings for noncompliant licenses, such as 'not for voting' and 'not for benefits'."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modification of content and design requirements for driver's licenses under section 171.07, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Details about mailing addresses and requirements for unique design for noncompliant licenses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.07",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New markings on noncompliant identification cards for voting and benefits restrictions."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Updates to identification card content and design requirements under section 171.07, subdivision 3.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustment on REAL ID compliance indicators on identification cards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.07",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Reference to developmental disability definition for fee adjustments.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "252A.02",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Reference to physical disability definition for ID card fee adjustments.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.345",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Reference to mental illness definition for reduced ID card fees.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "245.462",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 20"
  }
]

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