Bill > HF3297

This bill requires proof of lawful presence in the United States as a condition for obtaining a driver's license or identification card in Minnesota. Specifically, the legislation amends multiple sections of Minnesota statutes to mandate that applicants must provide documentation demonstrating their legal status in the country when applying for driver's licenses or state identification cards. The bill introduces a new requirement that individuals cannot be issued a driver's license or identification card if they cannot prove their lawful presence in the United States. The legislation also modifies existing rules about document requirements, data privacy, and the handling of information for noncompliant licenses (those issued to individuals who may not have full legal documentation). The bill includes provisions to protect the privacy of applicants' immigration status data, limiting how such information can be shared or disseminated by government agencies. The changes are intended to enhance public safety and comply with federal immigration regulations, with an effective date of October 1, 2025, for new license and identification card applications. Notably, the bill maintains provisions for issuing noncompliant licenses while adding more stringent documentation requirements for standard licenses and identification cards.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3297&ssn=0&y=2025