HF 302

1st Engrossment - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020)

Posted on 03/18/2019 03:47 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; allowing a person diagnosed with an autism spectrum
disorder or a mental health condition to request a disability designation on a driver's
license or identification card; amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 171.07,
by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 171.07, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 6a. new text end

new text begin Autism spectrum or mental health identifier. new text end

new text begin Upon the written request of
the applicant, the department shall issue a driver's license or Minnesota identification card
bearing a graphic or written identifier for an autism spectrum disorder, as defined in section
62A.3094, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), or mental health condition. The applicant must
submit the written request for the identifier at the time the photograph or electronically
produced image is taken. The commissioner must not include any specific medical
information on the driver's license or Minnesota identification card.
new text end