Bill > HF188

This bill modifies Minnesota state law regarding the use of trunk highway rights-of-way, primarily by adding provisions related to automated license plate readers (ALPRs). The bill allows the state's transportation commissioner to establish a permitting process for local governments to place ALPRs within trunk highway rights-of-way, with the commissioner having the authority to set requirements that protect public safety and ensure proper highway function. The bill defines ALPRs using the definition from an existing statute (section 13.824, subdivision 1) and maintains the existing restrictions on the use of highway right-of-way, which prohibits permanent building construction except for specific traveler information structures. The new provisions emphasize that any APLR placement must be done through a formal permit process and must not interfere with the primary highway purposes. The bill becomes effective immediately after its final enactment, allowing local governments to potentially begin applying for permits to install ALPRs along state highways.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0188&ssn=0&y=2025