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MN HF4539

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jim Davnie

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Repeals Minnesota Rules, part 7410.2610, subparts 1, 2, 3, 3a, 5a, 5b, and 6, which established licensing requirements and restrictions for insulin-treated diabetes drivers.

  • Eliminates mandatory reporting requirements for persons with insulin-treated diabetes or diabetic episodes to the Department of Public Safety.

  • Removes requirements for regular physician's statements documenting diabetes control and medical fitness to drive, including statements every six months to annually depending on episode history.

  • Eliminates authority for the commissioner to cancel or deny driver's licenses based on physician statements indicating medical unfitness due to diabetes or driving-related diabetic episodes.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Public Safety to amend Minnesota Rules, part 7414.1490, to conform with the repealer, using expedited rulemaking if necessary.

Legislative Description

Driver licensing requirements related to diabetes mellitus repealed.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation and Regional Governance Policy

5/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Regional Governance Policy5/19/2018

Full Bill Text

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