Bill > HF482

This bill establishes a new "Choose Life" special license plate program in Minnesota, allowing vehicle owners to purchase specialized license plates that generate funds for adoption-related support services. Vehicle owners can obtain these plates by paying standard registration fees plus an additional $25 initial contribution and $25 annual contribution to a special Choose Life account. The plates will feature a Choose Life logo and must be issued for various vehicle types including passenger automobiles, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. The collected funds will be distributed by Choose Life Minnesota, Inc. to nonprofit agencies that assist pregnant women making adoption plans, with strict guidelines prohibiting distribution to agencies involved in abortion-related activities. Recipient agencies must use the funds to support pregnant women's material needs such as clothing, housing, medical care, food, utilities, and transportation, and can provide support for birth mothers up to 60 days after delivery. The bill specifies that funds cannot be used for administrative expenses beyond 15% for program promotion, and any unused funds must be redistributed to qualified agencies. The program is set to become effective on January 1, 2026, with the commissioner of public safety responsible for plate design and administration.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0482&ssn=0&y=2025