HF1891

HF1891 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Supplemental anatomical gift education program established, and driver's license and Minnesota identification card fees provided.

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill proposes the establishment of a supplemental anatomical gift education program and introduces fee credits for certain driver's licenses and identification cards.

Key Provisions of the Bill:

Amendments to Fee Structure for Licenses and IDs:
- Specifies fees for various types of REAL ID-compliant, noncompliant, and enhanced licenses, instruction permits, and Minnesota identification cards.
- Introduces a $2.25 surcharge on each license and ID fee, credited to the driver and vehicle services technology account.
Fee Credit for a Clean Driving Record:
- A $3.50 credit is provided for individuals with a clean driving record when upgrading from a provisional license to a standard under-21 driver's license.
Fee Credit for Anatomical Gift Education Completion:
- An adult applicant who completes a supplemental anatomical gift education program receives a fee credit equal to 50% of the applicable fee, rounded to the nearest $0.25.
- This credit does not apply to applications for instruction permits, commercial learner’s permits, provisional licenses, or duplicate credentials.
Additional Charges for School Bus Endorsements:
- A $4 processing fee is charged for applicants applying for or renewing a school bus endorsement, covering the costs of medical examination processing.
Filing Fees:
- Allows drivers license agents to charge and retain a filing fee for processing applications.
- Requires the commissioner to collect a filing fee (equal to what a license agent charges) and deposit the revenue in the driver and vehicle services operating account.
Encouraging Donations for Anatomical Gift Education:
- Applicants for licenses or identification cards may voluntarily donate $2 to support public information and education on anatomical gifts.

Summary:

The bill aims to promote organ donation awareness by incentivizing drivers to complete an education program on anatomical gifts through fee credits on licenses and IDs. It also modifies the fee structure, introduces surcharges and processing fees, and encourages voluntary donations to fund educational efforts on anatomical gifts.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 04, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Transportation Finance and Policy

Citations

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      "summary": "This bill amends the fee structure for licenses and identification cards under section 171.06, subdivision 2.",
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        "Adjusts existing fees for various types of licenses and identification cards.",
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        "Clarifies when exceptions to fee structures apply under subdivisions 3 and 3a."
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