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MN HF4227

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samantha Vang

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Waives all fees (including surcharges and filing fees) for duplicate driver's licenses or Minnesota ID cards for individuals who declare they were arrested or detained by a peace officer or federal agent and lost their ID as a result

  • Fee waiver applies only to the first duplicate credential per person, available from October 1, 2026 through February 1, 2029

  • Requires the Commissioner of Public Safety to issue refunds by December 31, 2026 to anyone who paid for a duplicate license or ID between December 1, 2025 and October 1, 2026

  • Appropriates funds from the driver and vehicle services operating account in the special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027 to cover refund payments (amount unspecified—"amount necessary")

  • Effective the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Temporary exception for certain duplicate driver's license and Minnesota identification card changes following arrest or detention established, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance and Policy3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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