Employer prohibition from requiring a driver's license as a condition of employment

SF 4040 prohibits Minnesota employers from requiring a driver's license as a condition of employment, except for jobs where driving is an essential function. It directly affects employers statewide and job applicants who may lack a license due to cost, disability, or other barriers. The bill allows employers to accept alternative identification documents (like those used for USCIS verification) instead of a driver's license. Employers may still accept a license if voluntarily offered by an applicant, but cannot use this acceptance as evidence of a violation. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.