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MN SF3327

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Latz

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Extends time period to petition court for judicial review of DWI-related license revocations and plate impoundments from 30 to 60 days in multiple sections (97B.066, 169A.53, 169A.60).

  • Requires repeat DWI offenders to use ignition interlock devices for one to two years before reinstating driving privileges, depending on offense severity and prior incidents.

  • Exempts DWI offenders from passing a written examination as a condition of driver's license reinstatement under section 171.29.

  • Prohibits vehicle forfeiture if the driver enters the ignition interlock program within 60 days of receiving a seizure notice, though vehicles can still be forfeited for subsequent violations.

  • Modifies the innocent owner defense for vehicle forfeiture by changing language from "any of its owner" to "any of its owners" and clarifies presumptions regarding family or household members with three or more prior impaired driving convictions.

Legislative Description

Ignition interlock for repeat offenders requirement prior to driving privileges reinstatement; DWI-related provisions modification; motor vehicle forfeiture multiple owner provisions modification

Last Action

House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Sunday, May 22, 2016

5/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance4/11/2016
Transportation and Public Safety4/6/2016
Judiciary3/30/2016

Full Bill Text

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