Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to repeal the implementation of the REAL ID law in Minnesota. REAL ID is a federal initiative that sets security standards for state-issued drivers' licenses and identification cards.

Main Provisions

• Repeal of REAL ID Law: The bill repeals the sections of the 2017 Minnesota law that implemented REAL ID. This action removes the requirement for Minnesota to comply with federal REAL ID regulations.

• Legislative Preparation: The bill instructs the revisor of statutes to work with various departments and committees to draft new legislation that will address the necessary legal and procedural changes following the repeal of the REAL ID requirements.

• Deadline for New Legislation: The proposed new legislation must be ready for submission by February 1, 2026. This legislation should include all statutory, cross-referential, and conforming changes needed after the repeal.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

By repealing the REAL ID implementation law, Minnesota drivers' licenses and identification cards would no longer need to fulfill federal REAL ID standards. This may affect the ability of Minnesota residents to use their state-issued ID for federal purposes like boarding domestic flights or entering federal facilities, depending on federal enforcement of REAL ID standards.

Relevant Terms

• REAL ID
• Drivers' licenses
• Identification cards
• Repeal
• Federal compliance
• Security standards