Bill > SF1500

This bill makes several modifications to driver and vehicle services in Minnesota. It establishes a new quarterly distribution system for deputy registrars, compensating them for no-fee transactions by providing $9 per no-fee vehicle registration renewal and $13 per other no-fee vehicle transaction. The bill creates an online renewal process for both REAL ID-compliant and noncompliant driver's licenses and identification cards, with specific eligibility requirements such as no material changes to personal information, having a recent photograph on file, and submitting a recent vision examination certificate. The driver's license examination requirements are updated to include more comprehensive testing about traffic laws, including provisions for vulnerable road users like bicyclists and pedestrians. Additionally, the bill mandates that the commissioner of public safety submit a detailed report by February 15, 2026, analyzing the online renewal process, evaluating service standards, and exploring potential improvements to online and mail services for driver's licenses and identification cards. The new online renewal system will be effective January 1, 2026, and the bill includes provisions for distributing a portion of the renewal fees to full-service providers and driver's license agents based on their transaction volumes. These changes aim to modernize and streamline driver and vehicle services in Minnesota.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1500&ssn=0&y=2025