HF1520 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Drivers' licenses; various governing provisions modified.
Related bill: SF1361
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes modifications to Minnesota's public safety laws specifically regarding driver's licenses. The key changes include:
Evidence of Identity and Date of Birth (Sec. 1)
- Expanding and clarifying the acceptable documents that can be used to prove identity and date of birth when applying for a driver's license.
- Documents include REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses, U.S. passports, certified birth certificates, consular reports of birth abroad, permanent resident cards, work authorization documents, and various immigration-related documents.
- Expanding and clarifying the acceptable documents that can be used to prove identity and date of birth when applying for a driver's license.
Evidence of Name Change (Sec. 2)
- Establishing the specific documents that can be used to prove a name change.
- Acceptable documents include certified copies of marriage certificates, court orders specifying a name change, and divorce decrees with name change details.
- Establishing the specific documents that can be used to prove a name change.
License Revocation for Certain Offenses (Sec. 3)
- Updating the offenses that result in immediate driver's license revocation.
- Offenses include:
- Manslaughter from vehicle operation.
- Criminal vehicular homicide or injury.
- DUI (Driving Under the Influence) violations.
- Felonies involving motor vehicles.
- Hit-and-run accidents causing death or injury.
- Perjury or false statements in relation to vehicle ownership or operation.
- Multiple serious traffic violations within a set timeframe.
- Excessive speeding (over 100 mph), with an automatic six-month revocation.
- Additionally, school bus endorsements will be revoked for certain misdemeanor convictions.
- Updating the offenses that result in immediate driver's license revocation.
This bill aims to standardize and clarify documentation requirements for obtaining or updating a driver's license while strengthening penalties for serious traffic-related offenses.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy | |
| February 27, 2025 | House | Action | Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed | Transportation Finance and Policy | |
| April 01, 2025 | House | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | ||
| April 01, 2025 | House | Action | Second reading | ||
| House | Action | House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to | Transportation Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"A new subdivision to clarify evidence required for name changes."
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"summary": "This bill amends section 171.0605 to include new subdivisions and clarifications related to identification and name change documentation.",
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"A supplementary list of acceptable documents for identity verification purposes."
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"summary": "This bill modifies offenses that result in immediate revocation of a driver's license under section 171.17.",
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"summary": "Referenced in connection with criminal vehicular charges impacting driver's license status.",
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"summary": "Provides historical reference for license revocation criteria related to criminal vehicular conduct.",
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"summary": "Citation related to violations that entail revocation of driver's licenses, specifically for DUI offenses.",
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"summary": "Linked to license revocation criteria for fleeing peace officers in motor vehicles.",
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"summary": "Referenced as part of offenses for failing to stop and disclose identity or render aid in accidents.",
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"summary": "Referenced concerning false statements impacting motor vehicle operations and license issuance for homeschool students.",
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"summary": "Referenced in multiple sections for violations involving school bus offenses leading to revocation.",
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"summary": "Referenced for determining the minimum revocation period for excessive speeding offenses.",
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee