SF3382

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve education about anatomical gifts (organ and tissue donation) in Minnesota. It introduces a supplemental anatomical gift education program and offers financial incentives for those who complete the program.

Main Provisions

• Supplemental Anatomical Gift Education Program: The bill establishes a program designed to educate individuals on the importance of anatomical gifts.
• Fee Credits for Educational Participation: Individuals who complete the anatomical gift education program will receive a fee credit when applying for or renewing a driver’s license or Minnesota identification card. This credit is calculated at 50% of the usual fee, rounded to the nearest quarter, and does not apply to permits or provisional licenses.
• Additional Surcharge: A standard surcharge of $2.25 is added to existing fees for licenses and identification cards, which will be credited to the driver and vehicle services technology account.
• Filing Fees and School Bus Endorsement Fees: Additional fees for processing school bus endorsement applications, along with standard filing fees, are outlined. The filing fees are designated to maintain operating accounts for driver and vehicle services.

Significant Changes

• Introduces a mandatory anatomical gift education program that links to fee reductions.
• Adjusts fee structures to incorporate the new credit for educational program completion.
• Modifies existing Minnesota Statutes, specifically sections related to driver’s licenses and identification card fees.

Relevant Terms

• Anatomical Gift Education
• Driver’s License Fee Credit
• Fee Reduction Program
• Organ and Tissue Donation