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SF3365 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Adoption requirement of rules relating to the ignition interlock program

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance public safety by requiring more formalized rule-making for the ignition interlock program in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • The bill mandates the adoption of specific rules regarding the ignition interlock program, which is a system used to prevent individuals from operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
  • The Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety must establish detailed performance standards and a certification process related to the program. This involves formal rule-making to ensure consistency and clarity.
  • The bill requires that these rules be established following procedures outlined in chapter 14 of the Minnesota statutes, which governs administrative rule-making.

Significant Changes

  • The bill modifies the current law by amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.306, subdivision 8, specifically focusing on rule-making procedures for the ignition interlock program.
  • By making the establishment of rules a requirement, the bill ensures a structured and transparent process for the regulation and implementation of the ignition interlock device and program guidelines.

Relevant Terms

ignition interlock program, public safety, performance standards, certification process, rule-making, administrative rules, Minnesota statutes.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 08, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 08, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 08, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Mandates that performance standards and certification processes must be adopted as rules."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill requires adopting rules related to the ignition interlock program under section 171.306.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the commissioner's role in adopting necessary rules under chapter 14."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.306",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  }
]

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