SF2068 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Driver's license revocations related to certain offenses length extension authorization; ignition interlock length of time participation modification; ignition interlock program participants completion of a treatment or rehabilitation program before reinstatement of full driving privileges requirement
Related bill: HF2130
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes significant changes to Minnesota’s laws regarding driver's license revocations, reinstatements, and the ignition interlock program in cases involving impaired driving and criminal vehicular operation. Key provisions include:
Extended License Revocation Periods:
- Increases the minimum length of revocations for driving while impaired (DWI) and test refusals, based on the number of prior offenses.
- Introduces longer revocation periods for offenses involving high alcohol concentrations, serious bodily harm, or multiple prior convictions.
Expanded Ignition Interlock Requirements:
- Requires individuals with prior impaired driving incidents to use an ignition interlock device for longer periods.
- Mandates that all participants in the ignition interlock program complete a licensed substance use disorder treatment or rehabilitation program before regaining full driving privileges.
- Extends required abstinence periods for certain repeat offenders before license reinstatement.
Denials and Cancellations:
- Amends laws to classify individuals with multiple prior DWI offenses as “inimical to public safety,” requiring additional rehabilitation steps before license reinstatement.
- Introduces mandatory use of ignition interlock for individuals with prior offenses related to criminal vehicular operation.
Revocation for Criminal Vehicular Offenses:
- Establishes detailed revocation periods for individuals convicted of criminal vehicular homicide or operation, with longer durations for those with multiple impaired driving incidents.
Penalties for Program Violations:
- Increases penalties for tampering with ignition interlock devices or violating program rules, including additional revocation periods.
Repeals Several Existing Provisions:
- Removes outdated revocation timelines and reinstatement provisions, replacing them with the new extended revocation and interlock requirements.
Overall, this bill aims to impose stricter penalties on repeat offenders, ensure greater use of ignition interlock devices, and require treatment before reinstatement of full driving privileges.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Transportation |
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
| April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
| April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4, referred to | Rules and Administration |
| April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: Adopt previous comm report | |
| April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: Adopt previous comm report | |
| April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Rules and Administration |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill modifies the penalties for failing to comply with an impoundment order under section 169A.37.",
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