HF639 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Loss of consciousness or voluntary control amendment provisions rulemaking required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF483

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The legislative bill, H.F. No. 121224, mandates the Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety to update rules concerning the evaluation of drivers who have experienced loss of consciousness or control due to medical conditions. Specifically, by January 1, 2026, changes must be made to allow physicians to determine if a driver has either a history of epilepsy or a single nonepileptic seizure, and to certify if the risk of recurrence is minimal. For those with epilepsy, it must be affirmed that they haven't used antiseizure medication and have been seizure-free for the last ten years. For those with a nonepileptic seizure, the physician must confirm that no medication was used and the individual has been episode-free for five years. Additionally, the doctor will need to state that no further medical reviews are necessary. Certain procedural exemptions are mentioned which could expedite this rule-making process.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
March 26, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toWays and Means