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MN SF4040

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Liz Boldon

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations from requiring employees or job applicants to possess or present a valid driver's license as a condition of employment

  • Exempts positions where driving is an essential job function or related to a legitimate business purpose (bona fide occupational qualification)

  • Requires employers to accept alternative identification documents approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for identity and employment verification purposes

  • Allows employers to accept a driver's license if voluntarily offered by an employee or applicant, and such voluntary acceptance cannot be used as evidence of a violation

  • Effective January 1, 2027; amends Minnesota Statutes section 363A.08 (unfair employment practices)

Legislative Description

Employer prohibition from requiring a driver's license as a condition of employment

Last Action

Author added Champion

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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