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MN HF4483

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

Linda Runbeck

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Persons age 16 or older operating off-highway vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, or all-terrain vehicles are not required to have a driver's license to cross public roads or road rights-of-way outside the metropolitan area.

  • Individuals with seizure disorders are exempt from standard driver's license examination if they have not sustained a seizure involving loss of consciousness within six months and can demonstrate safe driving ability through medical certification or a road test.

  • The commissioner of public safety cannot require seizure disorder applicants to take medication as a condition for obtaining a driver's license.

  • Motorized bicycles may be operated by persons age 15 or older under a driver's license or motorized bicycle permit after completing an approved safety course and passing a written examination.

  • Persons with seizure disorders denied a driver's license or whose license is canceled may petition for review under section 171.19.

Legislative Description

Driver's license examination procedures amended for individuals with seizure disorders, persons without a driver's license allowed to operate off-road vehicles on roads, and rulemaking authorized.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy Division

3/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance and Policy3/16/2020

Full Bill Text

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