SF483 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Motor vehicle loss of consciousness of voluntary control provisions modifications and appropriation

Related bill: HF639

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No. 483 mandates the Commissioner of Public Safety in Minnesota to update existing state regulations by January 1, 2026. Specifically, the update pertains to the rules concerning individuals who have experienced loss of consciousness or loss of voluntary control due to medical conditions like epilepsy or a single non-epileptic seizure.

The key points of the proposed regulation change include: 1. Physicians will be allowed to document whether a person has a history of epilepsy, seizure disorders, or a single seizure that caused loss of consciousness or control. 2. Physicians must certify that such individuals are healthy and that their risk of recurrence is minimal. For epilepsy or seizure disorders, this includes a demonstration that the person has been free from seizures and has not required anti-seizure medication for at least ten years. For a single non-epileptic seizure, the period considered is five years. 3. Once certified, no further physician reviews of the person’s condition are deemed necessary under these rules.

The bill also allows the Commissioner to adopt these rules promptly if needed, using a "good cause" exemption rather than going through the standard, lengthier rule-making process. Other related state statutes will not apply to these changes, except as specifically allowed under this bill’s terms.

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
February 05, 2025HouseFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toState and Local Government
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toState and Local Government
February 16, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toFinance
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toFinance

Citations

 
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      "added": [
        "Clarifies conditions under which good cause exemption can be applied for rulemaking changes."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section allows for the exemption from usual rulemaking procedures under certain conditions.",
      "modified": [
        "Applies exemption specifically for rule amendments regarding loss of consciousness provisions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "14.388",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1 clause 3"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [
        "This exemption is specifically stated as not applicable except under certain conditions."
      ],
      "summary": "This statute generally pertains to the process of adopting permanent rules in Minnesota.",
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    "citation": "14.386",
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