HF 2186

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/07/2019 02:48pm

A bill for an act
relating to driver's records; providing for emergency contacts; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2018, sections 13.6905, by adding a subdivision; 171.06, subdivision 3;
171.12, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 13.6905, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 36. new text end

new text begin Emergency contacts. new text end

new text begin Access to data related to contact information for a
driver's emergency contacts is governed by section 171.12, subdivision 5b.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2020.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 171.06, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Contents of application; other information.

(a) An application must:

(1) state the full name, date of birth, sex, and either (i) the residence address of the
applicant, or (ii) designated address under section 5B.05;

(2) as may be required by the commissioner, contain a description of the applicant and
any other facts pertaining to the applicant, the applicant's driving privileges, and the
applicant's ability to operate a motor vehicle with safety;

(3) state:

(i) the applicant's Social Security number; or

(ii) if the applicant does not have a Social Security number and is applying for a
Minnesota identification card, instruction permit, or class D provisional or driver's license,
that the applicant certifies that the applicant is not eligible for a Social Security number;

(4) contain a notification to the applicant of the availability of a living will/health care
directive designation on the license under section 171.07, subdivision 7; and

(5) deleted text begin contain spaces where deleted text end new text begin include a method so that new text end the applicant may:

(i) request a veteran designation on the license under section 171.07, subdivision 15,
and the driving record under section 171.12, subdivision 5a;

(ii) indicate a desire to make an anatomical gift under paragraph (d); deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(iii) as applicable, designate document retention as provided under section 171.12,
subdivision 3c new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (iv) indicate emergency contacts as provided under section 171.12, subdivision 5b new text end .

(b) Applications must be accompanied by satisfactory evidence demonstrating:

(1) identity, date of birth, and any legal name change if applicable; and

(2) for driver's licenses and Minnesota identification cards that meet all requirements of
the REAL ID Act:

(i) principal residence address in Minnesota, including application for a change of address,
unless the applicant provides a designated address under section 5B.05;

(ii) Social Security number, or related documentation as applicable; and

(iii) lawful status, as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 6, section 37.3.

(c) An application for an enhanced driver's license or enhanced identification card must
be accompanied by:

(1) satisfactory evidence demonstrating the applicant's full legal name and United States
citizenship; and

(2) a photographic identity document.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2020.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 171.12, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 5b. new text end

new text begin Emergency contacts. new text end

new text begin Upon request of an applicant for a driver's license,
instruction permit, or Minnesota identification card under section 171.06, subdivision 3,
the commissioner must maintain electronic records of names and contact information for
up to three emergency contacts for the applicant. The emergency contacts data are classified
as private data on individuals as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12, except that this
information is available to peace officers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and
authorized emergency department staff for the purpose of notifying the emergency contacts
regarding an emergency.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2020.
new text end