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MN HF58
Bill
Status
6/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Lesch
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AI Summary
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Prohibits commissioner of public safety from suspending driver's licenses based solely on failure to appear in court for petty misdemeanors or violations of section 171.24 (driving after suspension or revocation)
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Prohibits suspending licenses based solely on failure to pay fines for traffic violations; removes ability to suspend for 30 days for unpaid fines
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Requires retroactive reinstatement eligibility for individuals whose licenses were suspended under repealed provisions, with $20 reinstatement fee required and written notice by December 1, 2020
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Requires annual reporting by February 15 on driver's license issuances, suspensions, and revocations by county and type, covering eight previous calendar years
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Requires state court administrator to report annually on charges and convictions for driving after suspension/revocation and payment of fines for motor vehicle violations, with data broken down by public defender appointment status
Legislative Description
Commissioner of public safety's authority to suspend driver's licenses modified, retroactive driver's license reinstatement provided, technical changes made, and report required.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Division
6/12/2020