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This bill prohibits municipal identification cards (municipal IDs) from being accepted as valid proof of identification for obtaining state or federal services in Minnesota. The bill specifically defines a municipal ID as a photographic identification card issued by a city to its residents, which includes personal details like name, date of birth, and residential address. To be considered a resident for the purposes of obtaining a municipal ID, a person must have lived within the city's boundaries for at least 30 continuous days and provide documentation proving their identity and residency. Under this proposed legislation, even if a municipality creates and provides these IDs, they will not be considered valid documentation for accessing state or federal services or programs. The bill aims to limit the utility of municipal IDs in interactions with government agencies, effectively restricting their use as a form of identification. The provision would take effect immediately after being signed into law, preventing municipalities from using these locally-issued IDs as a recognized form of identification for state or federal service access.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0599&ssn=0&y=2025