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SF481 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle after commission of certain offenses involving a commercial motor vehicle requirement provision

Related bill: HF1874

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill proposes changes to the transportation laws in Minnesota. Specifically, it aims to permanently disqualify individuals from operating commercial motor vehicles if they use such vehicles while committing certain serious crimes. The offenses that would result in a lifetime ban include felony violations related to the manufacturing, distribution, or dispensing of controlled substances, as well as crimes involving forced labor, coerced services, or human trafficking. This bill seeks to amend the existing Minnesota Statutes by adding these provisions to ensure that commercial vehicles are not used to commit these crimes.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 20, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toTransportation
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation
January 26, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Disqualification for life for coerced labor related offenses."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill involves disqualification for life from operating a commercial motor vehicle if used in offenses related to coerced labor under section 609.281, subdivision 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Increased penalties for violations involving commercial vehicles."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.281",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Disqualification for life for using commercial vehicles in related offenses."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Included in the bill are life disqualifications for using a commercial motor vehicle in offenses outlined in section 609.282.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.282",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Permanent disqualification for human trafficking violations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Offenses related to human trafficking using commercial vehicles are covered under section 609.322, subdivision 1, leading to life disqualification.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.322",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions for life disqualification for certain offenses."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill impacts those who commit human trafficking offenses under section 609.322, subdivision 1a, with a commercial vehicle, resulting in life disqualification.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.322",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1a"
  }
]

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