Bill > HF1874

This bill amends Minnesota transportation law to mandate a lifetime disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for individuals who commit specific serious felony offenses. Specifically, a person will be permanently barred from operating a CMV if they are convicted of either: (1) a felony related to controlled substance manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute under Minnesota's drug laws, or (2) a felony involving forced labor, human trafficking, or coerced services under certain state criminal statutes. The disqualification is implemented by the state commissioner of transportation and will take effect on August 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed on or after that date. This provision aims to enhance public safety by preventing individuals who have committed severe criminal offenses from operating commercial vehicles, particularly those involving controlled substances or human trafficking. The lifetime ban represents a significant consequence for serious criminal conduct that could potentially involve the misuse of commercial transportation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1874&ssn=0&y=2025