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MN HF3204
MN HF3204Requirements of photographs on drivers' licenses and identification cards for certain individuals with medical devices modified.
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Introduced
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
In Committee
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying requirements of photographs on drivers' licenses and identification cards for certain individuals with medical devices; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.071, subdivision 2.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Minnesota's driver's license and identification card regulations to provide more flexibility for individuals who have experienced medical conditions affecting their appearance. Specifically, the bill allows applicants who have lost hair due to accidents, serious illness, or treatment to wear a hat or similar head wear in their license photo, as long as the head wear does not obscure their face and allows for proper identification. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that permits applicants with medical conditions requiring continuous head or scalp coverage to keep their medically necessary covering on during their license photo, provided they submit a physician's statement confirming the medical necessity. The physician's statement must specify whether the condition is temporary or permanent, and if temporary, the applicant will need to submit a new photograph when renewing their license or identification card. The changes aim to accommodate individuals dealing with medical challenges while maintaining the integrity of identification documents.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy (on 04/21/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3204&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF3204&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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