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MN SF1482

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Gruenhagen

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Requires all applicants for Minnesota driver's licenses and identification cards to provide proof of lawful presence in the United States, adding this as a new eligibility requirement

  • Eliminates the "noncompliant" license category that previously allowed applicants to obtain licenses without demonstrating U.S. citizenship or lawful presence

  • Removes prohibitions on license/ID cards displaying indicators related to the holder's lawful presence or citizenship status

  • Allows the commissioner and driver's license agents to share data on noncompliant license holders with federal immigration enforcement agencies pursuant to valid search warrants or court orders (previously prohibited entirely)

  • Effective October 1, 2025, for all driver's license and identification card applications submitted on or after that date

Legislative Description

Proof requirement of lawful presence in the United States to obtain driver's license or identification card

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

2/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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