SF 481

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 01/28/2025 01:54 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; requiring disqualification from operating a commercial
motor vehicle after commission of certain offenses involving a commercial motor
vehicle; imposing civil penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section
171.165, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.165, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Use of commercial motor vehicle in certain offenses; disqualification for
life. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must disqualify a person from operating a commercial motor vehicle
for life if the person uses a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of the following
offenses:
new text end

new text begin (1) a felony violation involving the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled
substance, or possession with the intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled
substance under chapter 152; or
new text end

new text begin (2) a felony violation involving a forced or coerced labor or services or human
trafficking-related offense under section 609.281, subdivision 4; 609.282; or 609.322,
subdivision 1 or 1a.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025, and applies to offenses
committed on or after that date.
new text end