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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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailedTransportation Finance and Policy
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading

Citations

 
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      "modified": [
        "A supplementary list of acceptable documents for identity verification purposes."
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    "citation": "171.0605"
  },
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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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        "Adjustments to include additional offenses and clarify conditions under which licenses must be revoked."
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  },
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      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.09"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Referenced concerning false statements impacting motor vehicle operations and license issuance for homeschool students.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "171.05"
  },
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      "summary": "Referenced in multiple sections for violations involving school bus offenses leading to revocation.",
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    },
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      "summary": "Referenced for determining the minimum revocation period for excessive speeding offenses.",
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    },
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  }
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