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HF960 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Drivers' license and identification card designs modified.

Related bill: SF865

AI Generated Summary

House File No. (H.F. No.) proposed by Minnesota legislators Baker, Knudsen, Perryman, Harder, and Zeleznikar focuses on modifying the design and information format of driver's licenses and identification cards in Minnesota. This bill suggests amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 171.07, subdivisions 1 and 3.

Key Changes Proposed in the Bill:

  1. License Design and Information:

    • Licenses will include specific information such as the licensee’s name, date of birth, a distinguishing number, address (or an alternate mailing address if applicable), and a colored photograph.
    • There are provisions for residents who cannot receive mail at their residence address. They need to provide an alternate address with verification from the U.S. Postal Service.

  2. Special Markings:

    • Licenses for individuals under age 21 will have a unique color and be marked as "Under-21".
    • Licenses for individuals age 65 or older can include a "senior" mark if the licensee requests it.
    • Specific indications for REAL ID compliance are outlined, including a distinct design or color for noncompliant licenses (these will explicitly state "not for federal identification" and lack any indication of citizenship or lawful presence).

  3. Noncompliant License Features:

    • Noncompliant licenses must have a vertical layout and unique background color.
    • These must also include a “not for voting” mark if they are issued under certain conditions, such as to applicants not proving U.S. citizenship or those holding a temporary lawful status.

  4. REAL ID Compliant Licenses:

    • Licenses issued under temporary lawful status or admission periods will be distinctly marked "temporary" on both the face and machine-readable portion.

  5. Name Display:

    • The display of the licensee’s name will have specific truncation rules if not all characters fit, starting the abbreviation from the last character of the middle name and ending with the first name.

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy for further discussion. These changes aim to clearly distinguish between different types of licenses and improve the clarity and specificity of the information presented on Minnesota driver's licenses and ID cards.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Designations for mailing addresses are clarified."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No changes to existing references."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the information displayed on driver's licenses, referencing section 5B.05 for designated addresses.",
      "modified": [
        "Address usage for mailing notices and licensee details adjusted based on section 5B.05."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "5B.05"
  }
]

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