HF1335

HF1335 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Electronic drivers' licenses authorized, and rulemaking authorized.

Related bill: SF2332

AI Generated Summary

This bill, H.F. No. 1335, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, proposes the authorization of electronic driver's licenses and gives the Department of Public Safety’s Driver and Vehicle Services Division (DVS) the authority to develop and regulate an electronic credential system.

Key Provisions:

Definitions
- Establishes definitions for electronic credentials, data elements, credential holders, and relying parties.
- Defines an electronic credential as a digital version of a physical credential that complies with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and international standards.
Development and Rulemaking
- DVS is permitted to contract with entities to develop the electronic credential system.
- The system must comply with AAMVA standards.
- DVS must adopt rules for the management, operation, and issuance of electronic credentials.
Issuance and Expiration
- Electronic credentials may only be issued to those eligible for physical credentials.
- Data used in the electronic credential must match the individual's current DVS record.
- Electronic credentials will expire according to existing Minnesota driver's license expiration schedules.
Fees
- DVS may charge a fee for electronic credentials, in addition to existing fees for physical credentials.
Verification
- Entities accepting electronic credentials must authenticate them using secure methods.
- Entities must only request the minimum necessary data for transactions.
- Electronic credential data is subject to Minnesota's data privacy laws.
Privacy and Tracking
- Entities must obtain user consent before retaining electronic credential data and must inform users of retention policies.
- The system must protect user privacy and cannot track or compile data without consent.
- DVS may only disclose information as required by law.
Acceptance and Use
- Drivers must still carry a physical credential when operating a vehicle.
- The electronic credential system must allow verification without the need to surrender or relinquish a personal device.
- Drivers must provide a physical credential to law enforcement upon request.
- Laws requiring drivers to surrender a physical license to law enforcement do not apply to electronic credentials.

Overall, this bill seeks to modernize Minnesota's driver's license system by introducing digital credentials while maintaining security, compliance, and privacy protections.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Transportation Finance and Policy
February 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Authors added
March 16, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 26, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A procedure for aligning electronic credential expiration with existing physical credentials."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No prior requirements specific to electronic credentials."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill ensures that the expiration of electronic credentials aligns with the schedules outlined under section 171.27.",
      "modified": [
        "The approach to handle credential expiration for electronic versions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.27"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A specification for potential additional fees regarding electronic credentials."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No changes to the existing fee structure for physical credentials."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill allows DVS to charge additional fees for electronic credentials, in addition to those required under section 171.06 subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustment to include fees for electronic credentialing."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.06 subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on the requirement to hold a physical credential despite electronic options."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No changes to existing requirements for physical credential possession."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill mandates that a credential holder must have a physical credential when operating a motor vehicle under section 171.08.",
      "modified": [
        "Emphasizes the need for a physical form of identification."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.08"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of electronic credential data under chapter 13 for privacy."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No prior application to electronic credential data."
      ],
      "summary": "Electronic credential data is subject to the privacy and data practices as governed by chapter 13.",
      "modified": [
        "Compatibility of electronic credential data with existing data privacy practices."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "chapter 13"
  }
]