HF482 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Choose Life special license plates established, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF432
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes the creation of "Choose Life" special license plates in Minnesota. Vehicle owners who register for these plates will contribute financially to a fund designated for supporting pregnant women who plan to place their children for adoption. Here's a simple breakdown of the bill:
Eligibility and Costs: The special plates will be available for purchase by owners of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. They must pay normal registration taxes and special plate fees, plus an additional $25 at the initial application and annually thereafter.
Design: The license plates will feature a "Choose Life" design, incorporating images symbolizing adult and child figures.
Plate Transferability: Owners can transfer these plates to another vehicle they own for a small fee.
Funding Allocation: The contributions collected through these plates go into a special account. After covering the costs of administering the funds, the remaining money is given to Choose Life Minnesota Inc., which will then distribute it to qualified nonprofit agencies across the counties.
Usage Restrictions: The funds are strictly for supporting the needs of pregnant women considering adoption, such as housing, medical care, and necessary living costs. Agencies receiving funds cannot be involved with abortion services or charge women for their services.
Financial Management: Agencies must use the funds solely for specified purposes and are required to report and return any excess funds.
By purchasing these plates, vehicle owners can financially support pregnant women considering adoption, and help contribute to related supportive services through designated agencies throughout Minnesota.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Transportation Finance and Policy |
February 18, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
March 04, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
April 01, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added |
Sponsors
- Rep. Paul Anderson (R)
- Rep. Jeff Backer (R)
- Rep. Dave Baker (R)
- Rep. John Burkel (R)
- Rep. Gregory Davids (R)
- Rep. Marj Fogelman (R)
- Rep. Steve Gander (R)
- Rep. Dawn Gillman (R)
- Rep. Joshua Heintzeman (R)
- Rep. Drew Roach (R)
- Rep. Kristin Robbins (R)
- Rep. Isaac Schultz (R)
- Rep. Walter Hudson (R)
- Rep. Krista Knudsen (R)
- Rep. Bryan Lawrence (R)
- Rep. Joe McDonald (R)
- Rep. Shane Mekeland (R)
- Rep. Tom Murphy (R)
- Rep. Paul Novotny (R)
- Rep. Roger Skraba (R)
- Rep. Scott Van Binsbergen (R)
- Rep. Cal Warwas (R)
- Rep. Jeff Dotseth (R)