Bill > SF1639

This bill modifies Minnesota law regarding the use of trunk highway rights-of-way by adding a new provision for automated license plate readers (ALPRs). Currently, the law allows the transportation commissioner to make arrangements for limited use of highway rights-of-way, primarily for highway-related purposes. The bill introduces a specific provision that allows the commissioner to establish a process for local government units to place ALPRs within trunk highway rights-of-way. The commissioner would have the authority to issue permits and specify requirements to ensure public safety and maintain the proper function of the highway. An ALPR is an electronic device that captures and stores license plate numbers, which can be used for various law enforcement and traffic management purposes. The bill clarifies that the new provision will take effect the day after it is enacted, providing local governments with a clear legal framework for deploying these devices along state highways. The modifications to the existing statute use more modern legislative language, replacing words like "shall" with "must" and providing more specific guidance about the placement and management of ALPRs.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1639&ssn=0&y=2025