HF3908 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Ignition interlock program license revocation requirements modified, driver's license indicators classified as private data, and technical corrections made.
Related bill: SF4068
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Purpose
This bill changes how Minnesota handles driver’s license revocation, adds and updates an ignition interlock program, and strengthens privacy protections for driving-related data. It also makes technical corrections to several statutes and adds new definitions related to ignition interlock devices and data confidentiality.
Main Provisions
Revocation and ignition interlock adjustments
- For certain cases where a license is revoked for test failure/refusal or a revocation under a search warrant, a driver without a prior impaired-driving incident may be subject to different mandatory revocation provisions than currently in place. There are important exceptions for young drivers (under 21), very high alcohol readings (BAC roughly twice the legal limit), or aggravating factors.
- The bill defines terms related to revocation and ignition interlock participation, including what counts as a “program participant” and a “qualified prior impaired driving incident.”
Privacy and data protection for driver records
- Data kept by the Department of Public Safety about obtaining a driver’s license or Minnesota ID is designated as private data, with extra protections and rules about who can see it.
- The bill adds rules about when and how data can be shared, including bulk data disclosures under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 2721) and requirements for certifications when sharing data about noncompliant licenses or IDs.
- Applicants may consent in writing to disclose personal information (and may permit use of that information for bulk business purposes like surveys or marketing if they consent).
- Applicants can request their residence address be classified as private data; the department must use a separate mailing address for service of process and notices, while keeping the residence address private. Certain data can still be shared with law enforcement and other public authorities as defined by state law.
No-alcohol restriction changes
- For drivers who have a no-alcohol restriction on their license, the commissioner may remove that restriction and issue a duplicate license without the restriction if the applicant has not consumed alcohol or used controlled substances in the past 10 or 20 years and has no recent impaired driving incidents.
Data privacy with federal sharing restrictions
- The department must not share data with federal agencies for uses beyond what federal law (18 U.S.C. § 2721) allows, reinforcing privacy protection for Minnesotans.
Ignition interlock program and device definitions
- The bill defines an ignition interlock device as equipment that measures breath alcohol concentration and prevents the vehicle from starting if the reading is 0.02 or higher.
- It defines “location tracking capabilities” as the device’s ability to identify and transmit its geographic location.
- The bill defines “program participant” as a person who has qualified to take part in the ignition interlock program and whose license has been revoked, canceled, or denied under specified conditions (driving offenses in Minnesota or recognized offenses in other states, or certain suspensions).
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Section 1: Revises the applicability and specifics of implied-consent revocation for certain revoked licenses, with noted exceptions.
- Section 2: Adds a data-privacy classification (private data) for certain driver- and ID-related data.
- Section 3: Modifies rules around removing no-alcohol restrictions on driving records under certain long-interval conditions.
- Section 4: Expands privacy of data provisions, allows bulk data disclosures under federal law with proper consent or certification, and clarifies address privacy options for applicants.
- Section 5: Tightens limits on sharing data with federal agencies and aligns with 18 U.S.C. 2721 requirements; references other data-law provisions.
- Section 6: Introduces ignition interlock definitions (device, location tracking, program participant, qualified prior impaired driving incident) and integrates ignition interlock provisions into the program framework.
Relevant terms - ignition interlock device - ignition interlock program - breath alcohol concentration (BAC) - BAC 0.02 - program participant - qualified prior impaired driving incident - driving while impaired (DWI) - implied consent revocation - license revocation - no-alcohol restriction - duplicate driver's license - private data - data classification - data privacy - 18 U.S.C. § 2721 - bulk data disclosure - residence address privacy - service of process - location tracking capabilities
Relevant Terms - ignition interlock device - private data - data privacy - alcohol concentration - no-alcohol restriction - duplicate license - program participant - impaired driving - 18 U.S.C. 2721 - location tracking - residence address privacy - bulk data disclosure - data sharing with federal agencies
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Transportation Finance and Policy on: March 17, 2026 17:00
- Transportation Finance and Policy on: March 16, 2026 13:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 02, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Transportation Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 169A.54, subdivision 6, in relation to license revocation provisions tied to impaired driving and ignition interlock requirements.",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 171.07 with addition of a new subdivision 21 (data classification related to privacy).",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 171.09, subdivision 3, amended in relation to driving restrictions and license provisions.",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 171.12, subdivision 7c, addressing privacy of data provisions for driver and ID card data.",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement section 171.12, subdivision 7, relating to privacy of data and data disclosures.",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement section 171.306, subdivision 1, defining ignition interlock program terms.",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 13.02, subdivision 12, in the context of privacy/data classification provisions.",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 624.712 to 624.719, referencing data collection/retention provisions that may involve privacy classifications.",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 13.87, subdivision 2, regarding data privacy classifications (data from government entities).",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 518A.26, subdivision 18, in data privacy provisions affecting licensed professionals or program data.",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Cited federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 2721, concerning privacy and disclosure of personal information in the context of driver licensing data.",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 169A.52, related to revocation provisions for driving under the influence and related violations.",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 169A.03, subdivision 22, defining terms related to impaired driving incidents.",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 171.04, in relation to ignition interlock program criteria and revocation provisions.",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 171.17, in the context of revocation and penalties for offenses in or out of state.",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 171.177, addressing revocation provisions for offenses in other states or related violations.",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 171.178, including subdivisions 3 or 4 that relate to revocation provisions under ignition interlock program.",
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},
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 171.187, concerning suspension/violation provisions that may apply to ignition interlock cases.",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 609.2112, relating to the criminal code provisions for impaired driving thresholds and associated revocation/suspension rules used in the ignition interlock framework.",
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},
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 609.2113, detailing offenses that may involve bodily harm or other penalties in ignition interlock considerations.",
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"citation": "609.2113",
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"summary": "Cited Minnesota Statutes 609.2114, addressing penalties that involve bodily harm or death circumstances in ignition interlock cases.",
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee