SF2068

SF2068 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Driver's license revocations related to certain offenses length extension authorization; ignition interlock length of time participation modification; ignition interlock program participants completion of a treatment or rehabilitation program before reinstatement of full driving privileges requirement

Related bill: HF2130

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes changes to Minnesota's laws regarding driver's license revocations, the ignition interlock program, and reinstatement requirements for individuals convicted of impaired driving or related offenses. The key provisions include:

Extended License Revocation Periods:
- Increases the revocation periods for test refusal and test failure in impaired driving cases.
- Establishes a tiered revocation system based on prior impaired driving incidents, with revocation periods ranging from one year to six years.
Changes to Ignition Interlock Program:
- Requires individuals with multiple impaired driving offenses to install an ignition interlock device for reinstatement.
- Mandates that all ignition interlock program participants complete a substance use treatment or rehabilitation program before full driving privileges can be reinstated.
- Establishes minimum participation periods in the ignition interlock program that vary based on the number of prior offenses and severity of the violation.
New Requirements for Reinstatement of Driving Privileges:
- Individuals with multiple prior impaired driving offenses must demonstrate abstinence from alcohol for a specified period while using an ignition interlock device before their full driver's license is reinstated.
- Additional penalties, such as extended ignition interlock use, are imposed for failing alcohol tests while in the program.
- Certain severe offenses, including criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular operation, will have longer license revocation periods and mandatory participation in the ignition interlock program before reinstatement.
Revocation Period Adjustments Based on Severity:
- Longer revocation periods apply to cases involving serious injury, death, or high alcohol concentration levels (twice the legal limit).
- Affected drivers must complete a rehabilitation program and meet strict conditions before obtaining full driving privileges.
Repeals Certain Sections of Existing Law:
- Eliminates older provisions related to license revocation periods, reinstatement procedures, and penalties, consolidating them under the revised structure.

The bill strengthens Minnesota's approach to impaired driving by increasing penalties, requiring rehabilitation, and mandating long-term alcohol monitoring through ignition interlock devices.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF file
2nd Engrossment PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Transportation
March 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Transportation
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Transportation
March 31, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Judiciary and Public Safety

Citations

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