SF1482

SF1482 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Proof requirement of lawful presence in the United States to obtain driver's license or identification card

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill S.F. No. 1482 aims to change how driver's licenses and identification cards are issued in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill requires individuals to show proof of lawful presence in the United States before they can be issued a driver's license or identification card. This bill makes several amendments to existing Minnesota statutes, specifying the conditions under which a driver’s license or ID card can be issued, such as age-related rules, restrictions based on traffic violations, and the requirement for the applicant to provide proof of lawful presence in the U.S.

The bill also outlines how applications should be formatted and specifies what must be included, such as full name, date of birth, proof of lawful presence, and other personal details. There are also guidance for handling applications from those under 18, those with specific legal restrictions, and those over 65. There are provisions for issuing non-compliant licenses or ID cards that do not meet federal standards, but these cannot be used for federal identification purposes.

The bill also enforces rules on how personal data from license holders should be handled, ensuring privacy and restricting the use of this data for enforcing immigration law, except under specific legal circumstances such as a valid search warrant or court order.

In essence, the bill is focused on regulating the issuance of driver's licenses and ID cards, enforcing lawful presence verification, and protecting personal information privacy while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Transportation

Citations

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        "Introduces proof of lawful presence in the United States as a requirement for obtaining a driver's license."
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        "Removes certain conditions under which minors could obtain a license without legal presence."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies eligibility requirements to obtain a driver's license under section 171.04.",
      "modified": [
        "Refines exceptions for issuance based on previous out-of-state or country licenses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.04"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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        "No changes were made directly to this section; it is referenced for definitions."
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      "summary": "The amendment to section 171.04 references drug-dependency criteria defined in section 254A.02.",
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    "citation": "254A.02"
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        "References ineligibility due to court orders."
      ],
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      "summary": "Section 171.04 references conditions from section 260C.201 regarding court-ordered denial of driving privileges.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification of terms under which inability to obtain a license is sustained."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260C.201"
  },
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        "References ineligibility due to court orders."
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      "summary": "Section 171.04 references conditions from section 260B.235 regarding court-ordered denial of driving privileges.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification of terms under which inability to obtain a license is sustained."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260B.235"
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    "analysis": {
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        "Regarded in relation to driving violations affecting license eligibility."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Citation to section 169A.20 concerning driving under the influence as a condition for eligibility.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169A.20"
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    "analysis": {
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        "Regarded in relation to driving violations affecting license eligibility."
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      "summary": "Citation to section 169A.33 relating to open bottle laws as a condition for license eligibility.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169A.33"
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        "Associated with conditions affecting license reissuance."
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    },
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        "Referenced in the context of eligibility restrictions based on infractions."
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      "summary": "Series of sections referenced from 169A.50 to 169A.53 regarding implied consent and related infractions.",
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        "Referenced for restrictions based on refusal of testing."
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      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "171.177"
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        "Defines certain conditions where eligibility for identification fee reductions apply."
      ],
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      "summary": "The citation is used for defining mental illnesses affecting license issuance under section 171.07.",
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    },
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