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SF1283 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Driver's license expiration dates extension to every eight years

Related bill: HF2615

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill S.F. No. 1283 proposes several changes related to transportation and driver's licenses in Minnesota:

  1. Extension of Driver's License Validity: This bill plans to extend the expiration period of driver’s licenses to every eight years instead of the current period.

  2. Fee Increases: It seeks to increase the fees associated with the issuance and renewal of driver’s licenses.

  3. Regulation of Motorized Bicycles:

    • Permit Requirement: Persons operating motorized bicycles on public roadways must possess a valid driver's license unless they obtain a specific motorized bicycle operator's permit or instruction permit.
    • Eligibility for Permit: The motorized bicycle operator's permit can be issued to individuals who are at least 15 years old and pass a required examination. An instruction permit can also be issued after completing an approved safety course and passing a written test.
    • Course Content: The safety course for motorized bicycle operators will cover topics like the understanding of motorized bicycles, laws, safe practices, the use of protective clothing, and the impact of alcohol and drugs on operators.
    • Fee Structure:
      • A motorized bicycle operator's permit, valid until age 21, costs $9.75.
      • A renewal of the permit for those aged 21 or older, which will now be valid for eight years, costs $31.50.
      • A duplicate of any renewal permit is priced at $5.25.
      • The fee for the written examination and a 30-day instruction permit is $6.75.

The bill includes amendments to various subdivisions under Minnesota Statutes 2024 and aims to improve the regulation of driver's license issuance and motorized bicycle operations in the state.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionWithdrawn and returned to author

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subsection detailing fees for motorized bicycle operators permits."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends section 171.02 relating to the operation of motorized bicycles.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies who may operate a motorized bicycle without a driver's license."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.02"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References section 169.974 to impose similar restrictions on motorized bicycle permits as those for motorcycle instruction permits.",
      "modified": [
        "Aligns motorized bicycle permit restrictions with motorcycle instruction permit restrictions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.974"
  }
]

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