Minimum fines and penalty enhancement for violations of driving without a valid license authorization

SF 1374 amends Minnesota law to increase penalties for driving without a valid license after prior violations. It establishes minimum fines for repeat offenses and elevates certain repeat violations to gross misdemeanors if the driver has two prior convictions within ten years. The bill directly affects drivers whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, or canceled who operate vehicles without authorization. Key provisions require minimum fines for repeat violations and increase penalties when prior offenses occurred under specific license-related laws. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after August 1, 2025.