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MN SF4272

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Carlson

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Origin

Senate

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Requires search warrants or judicially recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement for all blood and urine tests in impaired driving cases, aligning procedures across Minnesota statutes.

  • Establishes uniform license revocation periods for drivers who refuse chemical testing: 1 year for first offense, 2 years for one prior incident, 3 years for two prior incidents, 4 years for three prior incidents, and 6 years for four or more prior incidents.

  • Defines "search warrant" to include judicially approved warrants obtained under Minnesota law or conforming statutes in adjacent states, enabling consistent enforcement across state lines.

  • Allows blood or urine testing after a breath test if probable cause exists for impairment by controlled substances, cannabis products, or if the person is incapacitated and unable to take a voluntary breath test.

  • Specifies that judicial review hearings must address 13 defined issues including probable cause, warrant validity, test results accuracy, and affirmative defenses for necessity or lawful prescription use.

Legislative Description

Licenses of impaired drivers' revocation uniformity establishment

Last Action

Author added Howe

4/4/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety2/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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