Purpose of the Bill

The bill proposes establishing requirements for reciprocal driver’s license agreements between Minnesota and foreign jurisdictions. It aims to streamline and simplify the process of recognizing and exchanging driver's licenses issued in different countries with Minnesota’s.

Main Provisions

• The bill requires the Commissioner of Public Safety in Minnesota to explore the establishment of reciprocal driver licensing agreements with other countries.
• These reciprocal agreements are designed to minimize the administrative challenges involved in exchanging driver’s licenses with foreign jurisdictions.
• The investigation will target those foreign jurisdictions that have already entered into similar agreements with at least ten U.S. states.
• By October 1, 2025, the commissioner must begin negotiations to form such reciprocal agreements unless specific public safety concerns are raised.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a mandate for Minnesota to assess and engage in reciprocal driver licensing agreements with foreign jurisdictions, based on existing agreements held by other states.
• Establishes a framework and timeline for the Commissioner of Public Safety to report and act on these investigations and agreements.

Relevant Terms

reciprocal agreements, driver's license, foreign jurisdiction, Commissioner of Public Safety, public safety concerns.