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HF4227 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

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

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Purpose

To provide a temporary waiver of fees for obtaining a duplicate driver’s license or Minnesota identification card when the replacement is needed due to arrest or detention, and to set conditions and a time window for when this relief applies.

Main provisions

  • Temporary fee exemption: Adds a new Subd. 2d to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 171.06. For an applicant who submits a declaration under paragraph b, the commissioner must not impose a fee for a duplicate license or Minnesota identification card, including a surcharge and a filing fee under subdivision 2 and a filing fee under section 171.061 subdivision 4.
  • Eligibility requirements: To qualify, the applicant must provide a declaration that the applicant was arrested or detained by a peace officer or a federal agent (as defined in section 626.77 subdivision 3) and that the arrest or detention caused the applicant to lose possession of the license or Minnesota identification card.
  • Scope of the exemption: The fee exemption applies to the first instance of a duplicate license or Minnesota identification card issued to an applicant on or after October 1, 2026 and before February 1, 2029.
  • Documentation required: The process requires the applicant to submit a declaration confirming the arrest/detention and loss of possession.
  • Funding to implement: The bill includes appropriation of money to support implementing this temporary exemption.

Notable changes to existing law

  • Creates a temporary exemption from paying duplicate license or ID fees (including surcharge and certain filing fees) in specified circumstances.
  • Introduces a declaration-based eligibility mechanism tied to arrest or detention by law enforcement or federal agents.
  • Limits the exemption to the first duplicate issued within a defined time window (Oct 1, 2026 to Feb 1, 2029).

Effective dates and duration

  • The exemption applies only to the first duplicate license or Minnesota identification card issued on or after October 1, 2026 and before February 1, 2029.

Relevant terms - duplicate license - Minnesota identification card - fee exemption - surcharge - filing fee - Minnesota Statutes 2024 §171.06 - Subdivision 2d - declaration - arrest - detention - peace officer - federal agent - 626.77 subdivision 3 - October 1, 2026 - February 1, 2029 - first instance - appropriation

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 12, 2026HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Subd. 2d creating an exception for duplicate license/ID charges when the applicant provides a declaration of arrest or detention."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Adds a temporary exception for duplicate driver licenses and Minnesota identification cards issued on or after October 1, 2026 and before February 1, 2029, for applicants who declare an arrest or detention.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "171.06",
    "subdivision": "Subd. 2d"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.061, subdivision 4, in relation to related filing fees for duplicate licenses/IDs.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "171.061",
    "subdivision": "Subd. 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Uses the definition of 'federal agent' as defined in Minnesota Statutes 626.77, subdivision 3.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "626.77",
    "subdivision": "Subd. 3"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

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