HF 1520 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Drivers' licenses; various governing provisions modified.

HF 1520 modifies Minnesota's drivers' license application requirements by clarifying acceptable documents for proving identity, date of birth, and name changes. It specifies that applicants may use REAL ID-compliant licenses, U.S. passports, birth certificates, immigration documents (like permanent resident cards or naturalization certificates), or court-issued marriage/divorce records. The bill also adds that documents for name changes must be certified copies of marriage certificates, court orders, or divorce decrees. These changes directly affect individuals applying for or renewing a Minnesota driver's license or ID card. The bill does not create new penalties or alter existing license revocation rules.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Introduction 1st Engrossment · 4 edits · Apr 1, 2025
MODERATE
This bill updates Minnesota's driver's license laws to strengthen penalties for dangerous driving and expand options for license reinstatement. It changes the language from 'shall' to 'must' to ensure immediate revocation for severe offenses like manslaughter and extreme speeding. The bill also introduces new diversion programs for first-time offenders charged with specific driving violations and creates a 'reintegration license' for individuals released from incarceration after serving a long prison term.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of license reinstatement options to include a new diversion program for certain traffic offenses and a reintegration license for formerly incarcerated individuals, while simultaneously tightening revocation rules for high-risk behaviors.
ENFORCEMENT

Changed the legal standard for revoking licenses for serious offenses from 'shall' to 'must' to ensure immediate action.

ELIGIBILITY

Created a new license reinstatement diversion program allowing cities or counties to offer alternatives to full license revocation for specific driving violations.

Established a new 'reintegration driver's license' for people released from at least 180 days of incarceration who previously had their licenses suspended or revoked.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the list of offenses triggering license revocation to include driving over 100 mph and clarified the application of ignition interlock requirements for criminal vehicular operation offenses.

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Committee
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Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt as amended
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Erin Koegel
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