Motor vehicle loss of consciousness of voluntary control provisions modifications and appropriation
This bill requires Minnesota's commissioner of public safety to amend driver medical rules by January 2026. It allows physicians to certify drivers who experienced loss of consciousness (e.g., from seizures) based on specific medical history: either no antiseizure medication or seizures for 10+ years (for epilepsy history), or no medication or episodes for 5+ years (for single nonepileptic seizures). The certification would confirm minimal risk of recurrence, eliminating the need for further physician review. This directly affects drivers with seizure-related medical histories seeking to maintain or regain driving privileges.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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1st Engrossment
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2nd Engrossment
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Feb 24, 2025
MINOR
The bill was updated from the 1st to the 2nd Engrossment, changing the posting date to July 14, 2025. The most significant change is the addition of a new section that appropriates $11,000 from the driver and vehicle services operating account to fund rulemaking costs related to amending provisions on loss of consciousness or voluntary control in motor vehicles.
FISCAL
Added a new appropriation of $11,000 for fiscal year 2026 to fund rulemaking costs for the commissioner of public safety.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill title and header from '1st Engrossment' to '2nd Engrossment' and changed the posting date to reflect the new version.
REQUIREMENT
Added a new section number (2.18-2.21) to the summary description to include the new funding provision.
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Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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