MN SF4347

Driver education programs at public schools, private schools, and commercial driver training schools must include instruction on distracted driving by January 1, 2021, covering laws, penalties, and dangers of distracted driving.

Driver's manual must include a section on distracted driving that covers the laws, penalties, and dangers of distracted driving, effective January 1, 2021.

Criminal vehicular homicide, great bodily harm, substantial bodily harm, bodily harm, and injury to unborn child statutes are expanded to include negligent operation while violating section 169.475 (distracted driving law).

Enhanced penalties apply: maximum 15-year sentence for violations under sections 609.2112, 609.2113, and 609.2114 occurring within 10 years of a qualified prior driving offense.

All criminal vehicular operation amendments are effective August 1, 2020, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.