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MN HF946

MN HF946
Driver's license road skills examination appointment requirements and website information amended, third-party testing programs and third-party testers authorized to conduct behind-the-wheel road tests for class D drivers' licenses, requirements and criteria specified, audits required, and appeals of decisions made by the commissioner allowed.


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Introduced
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to motor vehicles; amending driver's license road skills examination appointment requirements and website information; authorizing third-party testing programs and third-party testers to conduct behind-the-wheel road tests for class D drivers' licenses; specifying requirements and criteria for third-party testing programs and third-party testers; requiring audits; allowing appeals of decisions made by the commissioner of public safety; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.13, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 171.

AI Summary

This bill amends Minnesota's driver's license regulations to improve road skills examination appointment scheduling and introduce a third-party testing program for class D driver's license road tests. The bill requires the Department of Public Safety to update its website with real-time exam appointment information, ensuring appointments are available at least three months in advance and released at specific times throughout the day. The bill also establishes a comprehensive framework for third-party testing programs, defining detailed requirements for entities and individual testers who want to conduct behind-the-wheel road tests. These third-party testers must meet specific qualifications, including being at least 21 years old, having a valid driver's license for three years, and completing specialized training. The bill outlines strict protocols for program applications, certification, record-keeping, and auditing, with provisions for random inspections by state representatives to ensure testing integrity. Additionally, the bill provides a process for appealing decisions made by the commissioner of public safety regarding program approvals or cancellations. The new regulations will become effective on August 1, 2025, and are designed to be implemented using existing resources without hiring additional staff.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Author added Zeleznikar (on 02/24/2025)

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