Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to repeal the laws related to the implementation of the REAL ID Act in the state of Minnesota. The bill seeks to eliminate the existing state legislation that aligns with the federal REAL ID requirements.

Main Provisions

• Repeal of REAL ID Laws: This bill proposes the repeal of the 2017 Minnesota laws that implemented REAL ID. The repeal includes multiple sections from the earlier legislation that were designed to bring the state's driver's license system into compliance with federal REAL ID standards.

• Preparation of New Legislation: The revisor of statutes is instructed to work with various legislative and research departments to prepare new legislation for the 2026 legislative session. This legislation will address any necessary statutory changes, cross-references, and adjustments required due to the repeal of the REAL ID laws.

• Deadline for Proposed Legislation: The proposal for the new legislation must be ready and submitted by February 1, 2026, to the chairs and ranking minority members of the committees responsible for driver's licenses.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The proposed bill would eliminate the state's compliance with the REAL ID Act. This could affect how Minnesotans use their driver's licenses for federal identification purposes, such as boarding domestic flights and entering federal buildings.

Relevant Terms

REAL ID, compliance, driver's licenses, legislative changes, statutory repeal, federal identification.