Bill > SF290

This bill modifies requirements for noncompliant driver's licenses and identification cards in Minnesota, making several key changes. First, it requires that all license and ID card applications include a statement about jury service eligibility, specifically noting that only citizens may serve on a jury. The bill also mandates that the Department of Public Safety establish a process to certify the authenticity of documents from foreign jurisdictions used in noncompliant license applications, while collecting certain aggregate data about these documents without collecting personally identifiable information. Additionally, the bill expands the limited circumstances under which immigration status data from these applications can be shared, allowing disclosure to the state court administrator for jury selection purposes and to certain victim support entities. The bill introduces new restrictions on data sharing, prohibiting sharing of such data with immigration enforcement entities except through a valid court order or search warrant. Furthermore, the commissioner of public safety is required to submit a detailed report by December 15, 2025, describing the processes used to verify foreign documents, listing jurisdictions whose documents were accepted, and providing analysis of how certain legal determinations are made in the licensing process. These changes aim to provide more transparency and protection for individuals applying for noncompliant driver's licenses while maintaining strict data privacy safeguards.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0290&ssn=0&y=2025