1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to transportation; appropriating money for transportation purposes, 
1.3 	including Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, and 
1.4 	Metropolitan Council activities; modifying various transportation finance and 
1.5 	policy provisions; requiring a report; transferring money; making technical and 
1.6 	conforming changes;amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 161.14, by 
1.7 	adding a subdivision; 161.46, subdivision 2; 165.01, subdivision 3, by adding 
1.8 	subdivisions; 165.03; 168.101, subdivision 2a; 168.1285, subdivision 1; 168.15, 
1.9 	subdivision 1; 168.187, subdivision 12; 168.27, subdivision 9; 168.301, subdivision 
1.10 	2; 168A.04, subdivision 2; 168A.151, subdivision 1; 168A.154; 168B.16; 169.011, 
1.11 	subdivisions 40b, 44, 45, 71; 169.02, subdivision 1; 169.09, subdivision 8; 169.222, 
1.12 	subdivisions 1, 6a, 6b; 169.223; 169.448, subdivision 1; 169.449, by adding a 
1.13 	subdivision; 169.454, subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision; 169.974, by adding 
1.14 	a subdivision; 171.04, subdivision 1; 171.07, by adding a subdivision; 171.12, 
1.15 	subdivisions 1a, 7b; 171.187, subdivision 1; 174.38, subdivision 6; 216D.01, by 
1.16 	adding a subdivision; 216D.03, by adding a subdivision; 216D.04, subdivision 3; 
1.17 	219.14, by adding a subdivision; 222.50; 299A.41, subdivisions 3, 4, by adding 
1.18 	subdivisions; 299D.03, subdivisions 2, 2a; 360.021, subdivision 1; 629.344; 
1.19 	Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 168.1289, subdivision 1; 171.187, 
1.20 	subdivision 3; Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 1, section 17, subdivision 17; Laws 
1.21 	2024, chapter 104, article 1, section 2; Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 1, section 
1.22 	2, subdivision 5; Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 8, article 1, sections 2, 
1.23 	subdivision 2; 4, subdivisions 3, 4; 8; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota 
1.24 	Statutes, chapters 165; 168; 169; 174; 299A; 299D; repealing Minnesota Statutes 
1.25 	2024, section 161.14, subdivisions 6, 12, 12a, 15, 17, 50; Laws 2021, First Special 
1.26 	Session chapter 5, article 4, section 141; Minnesota Rules, part 7400.5200, subpart 
1.27 	4.
2.1 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

2.2 	ARTICLE 1
2.3 	TRANSPORTATION FINANCE

2.4 	Section 1. Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 1, section 17, subdivision 17, is amended to 
2.5 	read:
2.6 		Subd. 17.Progress Parkway; Eveleth. $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated 
2.7 	from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for one or more grants to St. 
2.8 	Louis County for predesign, design, engineering, environmental analysis and mitigation, 
2.9 	land acquisition, construction, and reconstruction of Progress Parkway to provide for 
2.10 	intersection improvements and road realignment and extension from marked U.S. Highway 
2.11 	53 and St. Louis County State-Aid Highway 142 to marked Trunk Highway 37 and Station 
2.12 	44 Road in the city of Eveleth. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 
2.13 	30, 2027 2030.

2.14 	Sec. 2. Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 1, section 2, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

2.15	Subd. 5.Agency Management

2.16	(a) Agency Services
		-0-
		243,000
	
2.17 	This appropriation is from the general fund 
2.18 	for costs related to complete streets 
2.19 	implementation training under Minnesota 
2.20 	Statutes, section 174.75, subdivision 2a.

2.21	(b) Buildings
		-0-
		32,650,000
	
2.22 	$20,100,000 in fiscal year 2025 is for the 
2.23 	transportation facilities capital improvement 
2.24 	program under Minnesota Statutes, section 
2.25 	174.595. This is a onetime appropriation and 
2.26 	is available until June 30, 2028.
2.27 	$7,750,000 in fiscal year 2025 is for land 
2.28 	acquisition, predesign, design, and 
2.29 	construction of expanded truck parking at Big 
2.30 	Spunk in Avon and Enfield Rest Areas and 
2.31 	for the rehabilitation or replacement of truck 
2.32 	parking information management system 
3.1 	equipment at Department of 
3.2 	Transportation-owned parking rest area 
3.3 	locations. This is a onetime appropriation and 
3.4 	is available until June 30, 2028.
3.5 	$4,800,000 in fiscal year 2025 is for predesign, 
3.6 	design, engineering, environmental analysis 
3.7 	and remediation, acquisition of land or 
3.8 	permanent easements, and construction of one 
3.9 	or more truck parking safety projects for the 
3.10 	trunk highway system. Each truck parking 
3.11 	safety project must expand truck parking 
3.12 	availability in proximity to a trunk highway 
3.13 	and be located in the Department of 
3.14 	Transportation metropolitan district. In 
3.15 	developing each project, the commissioner 
3.16 	must seek partnerships with local units of 
3.17 	government, established truck stop businesses, 
3.18 	or a combination. Partnership activities may 
3.19 	include but are not limited to parking site 
3.20 	identification and review, financial assistance, 
3.21 	donation of land, and project development 
3.22 	activities. This appropriation is available for 
3.23 	the truck parking improvement program under 
3.24 	Minnesota Statutes, section 174.68, for trunk 
3.25 	highway projects that are located in the 
3.26 	Department of Transportation metropolitan 
3.27 	district. This is a onetime appropriation and 
3.28 	is available until June 30, 2027 2029.

3.29 	Sec. 3. Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 8, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2, is 
3.30 	amended to read:

3.31	Subd. 2.Multimodal Systems

3.32	(a) Aeronautics
					
3.33	(1) Airport Development and Assistance
		27,398,000
		27,248,000
	
4.1 	This appropriation is from the state airports 
4.2 	fund and must be spent according to 
4.3 	Minnesota Statutes, section 360.305, 
4.4 	subdivision 4.
4.5 	$5,000,000 in each year is for a grant to the 
4.6 	Duluth Airport Authority to design, construct, 
4.7 	furnish, and equip a new air traffic control 
4.8 	tower base building at the Duluth International 
4.9 	Airport, including associated site preparation, 
4.10 	building demolition, and utility and 
4.11 	stormwater retention system improvements. 
4.12 	Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 
4.13 	16B.98, subdivision 14, the commissioner 
4.14 	must not use any amount of this appropriation 
4.15 	for administrative costs. This is a onetime 
4.16 	appropriation and is available until June 30, 
4.17 	2028.
4.18 	$150,000 in fiscal year 2026 is for a grant to 
4.19 	the city of McGregor to relocate the automated 
4.20 	weather station at the McGregor Isedor 
4.21 	Iverson Airport. Notwithstanding Minnesota 
4.22 	Statutes, section 16B.98, subdivision 14, the 
4.23 	commissioner must not use any amount of this 
4.24 	appropriation for administrative costs.
4.25 	Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 
4.26 	16A.28, subdivision 6, this appropriation is 
4.27 	available for five years after the year of the 
4.28 	appropriation. If the appropriation for either 
4.29 	year is insufficient, the appropriation for the 
4.30 	other year is available for it.
4.31 	If the commissioner of transportation 
4.32 	determines that a balance remains in the state 
4.33 	airports fund following the appropriations 
4.34 	made in this article and that the appropriations 
4.35 	made are insufficient for advancing airport 
5.1 	development and assistance projects, an 
5.2 	amount necessary to advance the projects, not 
5.3 	to exceed the balance in the state airports fund, 
5.4 	is appropriated in each year to the 
5.5 	commissioner and must be spent according to 
5.6 	Minnesota Statutes, section 360.305, 
5.7 	subdivision 4. Within two weeks of a 
5.8 	determination under this contingent 
5.9 	appropriation, the commissioner of 
5.10 	transportation must notify the commissioner 
5.11 	of management and budget and the chairs and 
5.12 	ranking minority members of the legislative 
5.13 	committees with jurisdiction over 
5.14 	transportation finance concerning the funds 
5.15 	appropriated. Funds appropriated under this 
5.16 	contingent appropriation do not adjust the base 
5.17 	for fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
5.18 	The base is $22,248,000 in each of fiscal years 
5.19 	2028 and 2029.

5.20	(2) Aviation Support Services
		9,583,000
		9,733,000

5.21	Appropriations by Fund
	
5.22		2026
	2027
	
5.23	General
	1,843,000
	1,993,000
	
5.24	Airports
	7,740,000
	7,740,000
	
5.25 	The base from the state airports fund is 
5.26 	$7,790,000 in each of fiscal years 2028 and 
5.27 	2029.

5.28	(3) Civil Air Patrol
		180,000
		180,000
	
5.29 	This appropriation is from the state airports 
5.30 	fund for the Civil Air Patrol.

5.31	(b) Transit and Active Transportation
		7,421,000
		7,376,000
	
5.32 	This appropriation is from the general fund.
6.1 	$45,000 in fiscal year 2026 is for a grant to 
6.2 	the city of Chatfield for the next phase of 
6.3 	development of a transportation management 
6.4 	organization in southeastern Minnesota. This 
6.5 	appropriation is for: (1) the development of 
6.6 	organizational structure, including staffing, 
6.7 	an oversight committee, and responsibilities 
6.8 	of the host organization; and (2) community 
6.9 	outreach and education. Up to $1,000 of the 
6.10 	appropriation is for related administrative costs 
6.11 	for the city of Chatfield. Notwithstanding 
6.12 	Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.98, 
6.13 	subdivision 14, the commissioner must not 
6.14 	use any amount of this appropriation for 
6.15 	administrative costs. This is a onetime 
6.16 	appropriation and is available until June 30, 
6.17 	2027.
6.18 	The base is $18,376,000 in each of fiscal years 
6.19 	2028 and 2029.

6.20	(c) Safe Routes to School
		1,500,000
		1,500,000
	
6.21 	This appropriation is from the general fund 
6.22 	for the safe routes to school program under 
6.23 	Minnesota Statutes, section 174.40.
6.24 	If the appropriation for either year is 
6.25 	insufficient, the appropriation for the other 
6.26 	year is available for it.

6.286.27
	(d) Passenger Rail
		5,743,000
		5,743,000
5,493,000
	
6.29 	This appropriation is from the general fund 
6.30 	for passenger rail activities under Minnesota 
6.31 	Statutes, sections 174.632 to 174.636. The 
6.32 	base for this appropriation is $5,743,000 in 
6.33 	each of fiscal years 2028 and 2029.

6.34	(e) Freight
		9,115,000
		9,184,000

7.1	Appropriations by Fund
	
7.2		2026
	2027
	
7.3	General
	2,303,000
	2,303,000
	
7.4	Trunk Highway
	6,812,000
	6,881,000
	
7.5 	$900,000 in each year is from the general fund 
7.6 	for staff, operating costs, and maintenance 
7.7 	related to weight and safety enforcement 
7.8 	systems.

7.9 	Sec. 4. Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 8, article 1, section 4, subdivision 3, is 
7.10 	amended to read:

7.11	Subd. 3.State Patrol

7.12	(a) Patrolling Highways
		147,013,000
		148,960,000

7.13	Appropriations by Fund
	
7.14		2026
	2027
	
7.15	General
	37,000
	37,000
	
7.16	H.U.T.D.
	92,000
	92,000
	
7.17	Trunk Highway
	146,884,000
	148,831,000
	
7.18 	$1,045,000 in each year is from the trunk 
7.19 	highway fund for recruitment and hiring 
7.20 	initiatives. Of the base from the trunk highway 
7.21 	fund, $10,365,000 in each of fiscal years 2028 
7.22 	and 2029 is for this purpose, which includes 
7.23 	funding to conduct an additional annual 
7.24 	trooper academy.
7.25 	The base from the trunk highway fund is 
7.26 	$158,151,000 in each of fiscal years 2028 and 
7.27 	2029.

7.28	(b) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
		18,861,000
		18,861,000

7.307.29
	(c) Capitol Security
		19,243,000
23,968,000
		19,243,000
39,427,000
	
7.31 	This appropriation is from the general fund.
7.32 	$210,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $10,624,000 
7.33 	in fiscal year 2027 are for security 
8.1 	enhancements on the Capitol complex, 
8.2 	including but not limited to equipment, 
8.3 	staffing, and operations. The base for this 
8.4 	purpose is $2,709,000 in each of fiscal years 
8.5 	2028 and 2029.
8.6 	$2,595,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $9,560,000 
8.7 	in fiscal year 2027 are for screening of 
8.8 	individuals entering the State Capitol building. 
8.9 	Of the amount in fiscal year 2027, $2,433,000 
8.10 	is available until June 30, 2030. The base for 
8.11 	this purpose is $7,775,000 in fiscal year 2028 
8.12 	and $5,684,000 in fiscal year 2029.
8.13 	The base for the appropriation under this 
8.14 	paragraph is $29,727,000 in fiscal year 2028 
8.15 	and $27,636,000 in fiscal year 2029.
8.16 	The commissioner must not:
8.17 	(1) spend any money from the trunk highway 
8.18 	fund for capitol security; or
8.19 	(2) permanently transfer any state trooper from 
8.20 	the patrolling highways activity to capitol 
8.21 	security.
8.22 	The commissioner must not transfer any 
8.23 	money appropriated to the commissioner under 
8.24 	this section:
8.25 	(1) to capitol security; or
8.26 	(2) from capitol security.

8.27	(d) Vehicle Crimes Unit
		1,290,000
		1,303,000
	
8.28 	This appropriation is from the highway user 
8.29 	tax distribution fund to investigate:
8.30 	(1) registration tax and motor vehicle sales tax 
8.31 	liabilities from individuals and businesses that 
8.32 	currently do not pay all taxes owed; and
9.1 	(2) illegal or improper activity related to the 
9.2 	sale, transfer, titling, and registration of motor 
9.3 	vehicles.

9.4 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.

9.5 	Sec. 5. Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 8, article 1, section 4, subdivision 4, is 
9.6 	amended to read:

9.7	Subd. 4.Driver and Vehicle Services

9.99.8
	(a) Driver Services
		47,665,000
		47,132,000
47,259,000
	
9.10 	This appropriation is from the driver and 
9.11 	vehicle services operating account under 
9.12 	Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.705.
9.13 	$317,000 in fiscal year 2026 is for rulemaking 
9.14 	costs for the ignition interlock device program 
9.15 	under Minnesota Statutes, section 171.306.
9.16 	$218,000 in fiscal year 2026 is for costs of 
9.17 	adding work zone safety information into the 
9.18 	driver's manual and written examination and 
9.19 	related rulemaking.
9.20 	$141,000 in fiscal year 2027 is for costs of 
9.21 	including an optional speech condition 
9.22 	identifier on drivers' licenses and Minnesota 
9.23 	identification cards. This is a onetime 
9.24 	appropriation.
9.25 	$138,000 in fiscal year 2027 is for rulemaking 
9.26 	costs related to requiring persons under 21 
9.27 	years of age to complete a driver education 
9.28 	course before obtaining a driver's license. This 
9.29 	is a onetime appropriation and is available 
9.30 	until June 30, 2028.
9.31 	$3,000 in fiscal year 2027 is for updates to the 
9.32 	driver's manual related to driver education age 
9.33 	requirements. This is a onetime appropriation.
10.1 	The base for this appropriation is $46,977,000 
10.2 	in each of fiscal years 2028 and 2029.

10.410.3
	(b) Vehicle Services
		32,179,000
32,101,000
		32,179,000
32,101,000
	
10.5 	This appropriation is from the driver and 
10.6 	vehicle services operating account under 
10.7 	Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.705.
10.8 	$2,500,000 in each year is for payments to 
10.9 	deputy registrars under Minnesota Statutes, 
10.10 	section 168.33, subdivision 7a, and to driver's 
10.11 	license agents under Minnesota Statutes, 
10.12 	section 171.061, subdivision 4a.

10.13 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.

10.14 	Sec. 6. Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 8, article 1, section 8, is amended to read:
10.15 	Sec. 8. APPROPRIATION; UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.
 10.16 	$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from 
10.17 	the general fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the empowering 
10.18 	small Minnesota communities program under Minnesota Statutes, section 137.345. This is 
10.19 	a onetime appropriation These are onetime appropriations and are available until June 30, 
10.20 	2028.

10.21 	Sec. 7. ALLOCATION; METROPOLITAN COUNCIL; I-494 CORRIDOR 
10.22 	COMMISSION.
 10.23 	Of the money allocated to the Metropolitan Council under Minnesota Statutes, section 
10.24 	473.4465, subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (2), the Metropolitan Council must provide 
10.25 	a grant of $300,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the I-494 Corridor Commission. This section 
10.26 	applies notwithstanding provisions on the use of funds under Minnesota Statutes, section 
10.27 	473.4465, subdivision 2. Grant funds under this section are available for programming and 
10.28 	service expansion to assist companies and commuters with carpool, vanpool, bicycle 
10.29 	commuting, telework, and transit.

11.1 	Sec. 8. APPROPRIATION; ATTORNEY GENERAL.
 11.2 	$142,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the attorney general 
11.3 	to enforce the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 169.981.

11.4 	Sec. 9. APPROPRIATION; DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC 
11.5 	DEVELOPMENT.
 11.6 	$100,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner 
11.7 	of employment and economic development for the driver's education financial assistance 
11.8 	pilot program established in article 2, section 70. This is a onetime appropriation.

11.9 	Sec. 10. APPROPRIATIONS; DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
 11.10 	(a) $119,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the active transportation account 
11.11 	in the special revenue fund to the commissioner of public safety for the costs of the motorized 
11.12 	bicycle safety coordinator under Minnesota Statutes, section 169.2231. The base for this 
11.13 	appropriation is $121,000 in each of fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
11.14 	(b) $200,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the active transportation account 
11.15 	in the special revenue fund to the commissioner of public safety for the public education 
11.16 	campaign on electric-assisted and motorized bicycle safety under article 2, section 71. This 
11.17 	is a onetime appropriation.
11.18 	(c) $10,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the driver and vehicle services 
11.19 	operating account in the special revenue fund to the commissioner of public safety for a 
11.20 	media campaign relating to the requirement for persons under 21 years of age to complete 
11.21 	a driver education course before obtaining a driver's license. This is a onetime appropriation.

11.22 	Sec. 11. APPROPRIATION; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; 
11.23 	PASSENGER RAIL.
 11.24 		Subdivision 1.Appropriation. (a) $250,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from 
11.25 	the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for the following:
11.26 	(1) intercity passenger rail projects in the Phase I corridors level identified in the 2015 
11.27 	update to the state rail plan under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.03, subdivision 1b;
11.28 	(2) providing state matching funds for obtaining federal grants to complete the Step 2 
11.29 	service development plan under the Federal Railroad Administration's Corridor Identification 
11.30 	and Development Program;
12.1 	(3) planning, development, and staffing costs for the required application in subdivision 
12.2 	2, paragraph (a), and completion of the Step 1 scoping requirements under subdivision 2, 
12.3 	paragraph (b); and
12.4 	(4) grants to political subdivisions for planning and service development activities 
12.5 	consistent with the passenger rail implementation and policy established in the state rail 
12.6 	plan under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.03, subdivision 1b, including:
12.7 	(i) project cost estimates;
12.8 	(ii) alternatives analysis;
12.9 	(iii) preliminary engineering;
12.10 	(iv) environmental analysis;
12.11 	(v) benefit cost; or
12.12 	(vi) economic impact analysis.
12.13 	(b) This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2028. The appropriation 
12.14 	is only available for the Minnesota share of project costs.
12.15 		Subd. 2.Corridors; identification and development required. (a) The commissioner 
12.16 	of transportation must apply to the Federal Railroad Administration's Corridor Identification 
12.17 	and Development Program established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act under 
12.18 	United States Code, title 49, section 25101(a), or a successor program, for planning and 
12.19 	development of two intercity passenger rail corridors with service originating in and 
12.20 	extending beyond Minnesota. The two routes include:
12.21 	(1) passenger rail service from St. Paul to Fargo, North Dakota; and
12.22 	(2) establishment of new passenger rail service from St. Paul to Kansas City, Missouri.
12.23 	(b) Upon successful application and award of development funds from the Federal 
12.24 	Railroad Administration for the routes developed in paragraph (a), the commissioner must 
12.25 	execute and complete all Step 1 scoping requirements under the Corridor Identification and 
12.26 	Development Program for both routes in paragraph (a).

12.27 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.

12.28 	Sec. 12. APPROPRIATION; SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION 
12.29 	MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION.
 12.30 	(a) $100,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner 
12.31 	of transportation for a grant to Southeast Service Cooperative for development and 
13.1 	implementation of a transportation management organization that provides services in the 
13.2 	counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, 
13.3 	Wabasha, and Winona. This appropriation is available for implementation costs, planning, 
13.4 	and services related to transit and other forms of transportation. This is a onetime 
13.5 	appropriation and is available until June 30, 2029.
13.6 	(b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.98, subdivision 14, the 
13.7 	commissioner must not use any amount of this appropriation for administrative costs.

13.8 	Sec. 13. TRANSFER.
 13.9 	$550,000 in fiscal year 2027 is transferred from the aircraft capital account under 
13.10 	Minnesota Statutes, section 360.024, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), to the air transportation 
13.11 	services account under Minnesota Statutes, section 360.024, subdivision 2, paragraph (a). 
13.12 	This is a onetime transfer.

13.13 	ARTICLE 2
13.14 	TRANSPORTATION FINANCE AND POLICY

13.15 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 161.14, is amended by adding a subdivision 
13.16 	to read:
13.17 		Subd. 111.Officer / Firefighter Gary L. Schroeder, Jr. Memorial Highway. That 
13.18 	segment of marked Trunk Highway 58 within the city of Zumbrota is designated as "Officer 
13.19 	/ Firefighter Gary L. Schroeder, Jr. Memorial Highway." Subject to section 161.139, the 
13.20 	commissioner must adopt a suitable design to mark this highway and erect appropriate signs.

13.21 	Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 161.46, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
13.22 		Subd. 2.Relocation of facilities; reimbursement. (a) Whenever the commissioner 
13.23 	determines that the relocation of any utility facility is necessitated by the construction of a 
13.24 	project on the routes of federally aided trunk highways, including urban extensions thereof, 
13.25 	that are included within the National System of Interstate Highways, the owner or operator 
13.26 	of the utility facility must relocate the utility facility in accordance with the order of the 
13.27 	commissioner. Except as provided in section 161.45, subdivision 6, paragraph (d), or 7, 
13.28 	upon the completion of relocation of a utility facility, the cost of relocation must be 
13.29 	ascertained and paid out of the trunk highway fund by the commissioner, provided the 
13.30 	amount paid by the commissioner for reimbursement to a utility does not exceed the amount 
13.31 	on which the federal government bases its reimbursement for the interstate highway system.
14.1 	(b) When a local unit of government, as defined in section 18B.01, subdivision 14a, or 
14.2 	Minnesota Tribal government, as defined in section 10.65, subdivision 2, owns a utility 
14.3 	system for supplying light, water, sanitary sewer service, or storm sewer service and the 
14.4 	system is authorized by law to use a public highway for the location of the utility facility, 
14.5 	the remaining service life of the utility must be determined by the commissioner and must 
14.6 	be paid out of the trunk highway fund whenever the commissioner determines that a 
14.7 	relocation of the system is required by the construction of a project on the trunk highway 
14.8 	system.

14.9 	Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 165.01, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
14.10 		Subd. 3.Bridge. "Bridge" is defined as a structure, including supports erected over a 
14.11 	depression or an obstruction, such as water, a highway, or a railway, having a track or 
14.12 	passageway for carrying traffic or other moving loads, and having an opening measured 
14.13 	horizontally along the center of the roadway of ten feet or more between undercopings of 
14.14 	abutments, between the spring line of arches, or between the extreme ends of openings for 
14.15 	multiple boxes. Bridge also includes multiple pipes where the clear distance between 
14.16 	openings is less than one-half of the smaller contiguous opening. This definition of a bridge 
14.17 	includes only those railroad and pedestrian bridges over structures carrying vehicular traffic 
14.18 	on a public highway or street. Structures carrying railroad, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, 
14.19 	or pedestrian traffic are included in this definition only if the structures cross over a public 
14.20 	highway or street.

14.21 	Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 165.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to 
14.22 	read:
14.23 		Subd. 3a.Bridge and Structure Inspection Program Manual (BSIPM). "BSIPM" 
14.24 	means the Bridge and Structure Inspection Program Manual developed by the Department 
14.25 	of Transportation Bridge Office to outline inspection and inventory procedures for bridges 
14.26 	and tunnels in Minnesota.

14.27 	Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 165.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to 
14.28 	read:
14.29 		Subd. 5.National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS). "NTIS" means standards 
14.30 	established by the Federal Highway Administration in Code of Federal Regulations, title 
14.31 	23, part 650, subpart E, incorporated here by reference.

15.1 	Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 165.03, is amended to read:
15.2 	165.03 STRENGTH OF BRIDGE; INSPECTION AND LOAD RATING.
15.3 		Subdivision 1.Standards generally. Each bridge, including a privately owned bridge, 
15.4 	must conform to the strength, width, clearance, and safety standards imposed by the 
15.5 	commissioner for the connecting highway or street. This subdivision applies to a bridge 
15.6 	that is constructed after August 1, 1989, on any public highway or street. The bridge must 
15.7 	have sufficient strength to support with safety the maximum vehicle weights allowed under 
15.8 	sections 169.822 to 169.829 and must have the minimum width specified in section 165.04, 
15.9 	subdivision 3.
15.10 		Subd. 1a.Inspection. (a) Each bridge must be inspected annually, unless a longer interval 
15.11 	not to exceed 24 months for bridges or 48 months for bridges classified as culverts is 
15.12 	authorized by the commissioner. The commissioner's authorization must be based on factors 
15.13 	including, but not limited to, the age and condition of the bridge, the rate of deterioration 
15.14 	of the bridge, the type of structure, the susceptibility of the bridge to failure, and the 
15.15 	characteristics of traffic on the bridge. The commissioner may require interim inspections 
15.16 	at intervals of less than one year on bridges that are posted, bridges subjected to extreme 
15.17 	scour conditions, bridges subject to significant substructure movement or settlement, and 
15.18 	for other reasons as specified or inferred in the AASHTO manual.
15.19 	(b) Additional requirements apply to structures meeting the NBIS definition of a bridge:
15.20 	(1) Underwater structural elements must be inspected at regular intervals not to exceed 
15.21 	60 months. The commissioner may require inspections at intervals of less than 60 months 
15.22 	on certain underwater structural elements based on factors including, but not limited to, 
15.23 	construction material, environment, age, scour characteristics, the condition ratings from 
15.24 	past inspections, and any known deficiencies.
15.25 	(2) Fracture critical members, or FCMs, must receive a hands-on fracture critical 
15.26 	inspection at intervals not to exceed 24 months. The commissioner may require inspections 
15.27 	at intervals of less than 24 months on certain FCMs based on factors including, but not 
15.28 	limited to, age, traffic characteristics, and any known deficiencies.
15.29 	(3) The commissioner may establish criteria to determine the level and frequency of 
15.30 	these inspections. If warranted by special circumstances, the commissioner retains the 
15.31 	authority to determine the inspection type and required inspection frequency for any bridge 
15.32 	on the state inventory.
16.1 	(a) Each bridge meeting the definition of a bridge in section 650.305 of the National 
16.2 	Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) must be inspected at intervals based on the requirements 
16.3 	in section 650.311 of the NBIS. The commissioner may require inspections at intervals less 
16.4 	than those required by the NBIS based on factors including but not limited to the age and 
16.5 	condition of the bridge, the rate of deterioration of the bridge, the type of structure, the 
16.6 	susceptibility of the bridge to failure, and the characteristics of traffic on the bridge.
16.7 	(b) Each bridge meeting the definition of a bridge under section 165.01, subdivision 3, 
16.8 	but not meeting the definition of a bridge in section 650.305 of the NBIS must be inspected 
16.9 	at intervals determined by the commissioner based on factors including but not limited to 
16.10 	the age and condition of the bridge, the rate of deterioration of the bridge, the type of 
16.11 	structure, the susceptibility of the bridge to failure, and the characteristics of traffic on the 
16.12 	bridge.
16.13 	(c) The interval tolerances outlined in section 650.311, paragraph (e), of the NBIS apply 
16.14 	to all bridge inspection types.
16.15 	(c) (d) The thoroughness of each inspection depends on such factors as including age, 
16.16 	traffic characteristics, state of maintenance, and known deficiencies. The evaluation of these 
16.17 	factors is the responsibility of the engineer assigned the responsibility for inspection as 
16.18 	defined by the commissioner of transportation.
16.19 	(e) For railroad, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, or pedestrian bridges, only those spans 
16.20 	passing over a public highway or street are required to be inspected.
16.21 		Subd. 2.Inspection and inventory responsibilities; rules; forms. (a) The commissioner 
16.22 	of transportation will must adopt the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) established 
16.23 	by the Federal Highway Administration in Code of Federal Regulations, title 23, part 650, 
16.24 	subpart C, or its successor documents, for structures meeting the NBIS definition of a bridge. 
16.25 	The commissioner shall must establish inspection and inventory standards for structures 
16.26 	defined as bridges by section 165.01, subdivision 3.
16.27 	(b) The commissioner of transportation shall must adopt official inventory and bridge 
16.28 	inspection report forms for use in making bridge inspections by the owners or highway 
16.29 	authorities specified by this subdivision. Inspections must be made at regular intervals, not 
16.30 	to exceed the intervals outlined in subdivision 1a, by the following owner or official:
16.31 	(1) the commissioner of transportation for all bridges located wholly or partially within 
16.32 	or over the right-of-way of a state trunk highway;
17.1 	(2) the county highway engineer for all bridges located wholly or partially within or 
17.2 	over the right-of-way of any county or town road, or any street within a municipality that 
17.3 	does not have a city engineer regularly employed;
17.4 	(3) the city engineer for all bridges located wholly or partially within or over the 
17.5 	right-of-way of any street located within or along municipal limits;
17.6 	(4) the commissioner of transportation in case of a toll bridge that is used by the general 
17.7 	public and that is not inspected and certified under subdivision 6;, provided, that the 
17.8 	commissioner of transportation may assess the owner for the costs of the inspection;
17.9 	(5) the owner of a bridge over a public highway or street or that carries a roadway 
17.10 	designated for public use by a public authority, if not required to be inventoried and inspected 
17.11 	under clause (1), (2), (3), or (4).;
17.12 	(6) the owner of a private vehicular bridge that is open to the public and is immediately 
17.13 	connected to a public road on both ends of the bridge, as described in section 650.303 of 
17.14 	the NBIS; and
17.15 	(7) the agency operating the rail transit system for any rail transit bridge crossing over 
17.16 	a public highway or street, regardless of the bridge location in the right-of-way.
17.17 	(c) The commissioner of transportation shall must prescribe the inspection and inventory 
17.18 	procedures required to administer the bridge inspection program in Minnesota and has the 
17.19 	authority to establish and publish standards that describe the inspection and inventory 
17.20 	requirements to ensure compliance with paragraph (a). The owner or highway authority 
17.21 	shall must inspect and inventory in accordance with these standards and furnish the 
17.22 	commissioner with such the data as may be necessary to maintain a central inventory.
17.23 		Subd. 3.County inventory and inspection records and reports. The county engineer 
17.24 	shall must maintain a complete inventory record of all bridges as set forth in subdivision 2, 
17.25 	paragraph (b), clause (2), with including the inspection reports thereof, and shall must certify 
17.26 	annually to the commissioner, as prescribed by the commissioner, that inspections have 
17.27 	been made at regular intervals, not to exceed the intervals outlined in subdivision 1a. A 
17.28 	report of the inspections must be filed annually, on or before February 15 of each year, with 
17.29 	the county auditor or town clerk, or the governing body of the municipality. The report must 
17.30 	identify any deficiency requiring action, including the legal posting of load limits or the 
17.31 	need to have a load rating analysis performed, on any bridge or structure that is found to be 
17.32 	understrength or unsafe. The report may also contain other recommendations for improving 
17.33 	the safety of understrength or unsafe bridges.
18.1 		Subd. 4.Municipal inventory and inspection records and reports. The city engineer 
18.2 	shall must maintain a complete inventory record of all bridges as set forth in subdivision 2, 
18.3 	paragraph (b), clause (3), with including the inspection reports thereof, and shall must certify 
18.4 	annually to the commissioner, as prescribed by the commissioner, that inspections have 
18.5 	been made at regular intervals, not to exceed the intervals outlined in subdivision 1a. A 
18.6 	report of the inspections must be filed annually, on or before February 15 of each year, with 
18.7 	the governing body of the municipality. The report must contain recommendations for the 
18.8 	correction of or legal posting of load limits on any bridge or structure that is found to be 
18.9 	understrength or unsafe.
18.10 		Subd. 5.Agreement. Agreements may be made among the various units of governments,
18.11 	or between governmental units and qualified engineering personnel to carry out the 
18.12 	responsibilities for the bridge inspections and reports, as established by subdivision 2.
18.13 		Subd. 6.Other bridges. The owner of a toll bridge and the owner of a bridge described 
18.14 	in subdivision 2, paragraph (b), clause (5), shall must certify to the commissioner, as 
18.15 	prescribed by the commissioner, that inspections of the bridge or culvert have been made 
18.16 	at regular intervals, not to exceed the intervals outlined in subdivision 1a. The certification 
18.17 	must be accompanied by a report of the inspection. The report must contain recommendations 
18.18 	for the correction of or legal posting of load limitations if the bridge is found to be 
18.19 	understrength or unsafe.
18.20 		Subd. 6a.Bridge load rating and posting. (a) The term "posting" means the placement 
18.21 	of regulatory signs at a bridge indicating the safe load carrying capacity of the bridge.
18.22 	(b) Each structure required to be inspected under subdivision 2, paragraph (a), that carries 
18.23 	roadway vehicular traffic must be load rated to determine its safe load carrying capacity, 
18.24 	and this rating must be reported on a structure inventory sheet form provided by the 
18.25 	commissioner of transportation. A structure must be rerated when it is determined that a 
18.26 	significant change has occurred in the condition of the structure or due to additional dead 
18.27 	load placed on the structure since the last load rating. Load ratings must be reviewed and 
18.28 	the structure rerated if necessary when the allowable legal load using the structure is 
18.29 	increased. Changes in the load rating of a bridge must be indicated on the structure inventory 
18.30 	sheet form.
18.31 	(c) If it is determined that the maximum legal load under state law exceeds the load 
18.32 	permitted on the structure under the operating rating stress level assigned, the bridge must 
18.33 	be posted. Posting signs adopted by the commissioner shall must be used for the posting. 
19.1 	The owner or highway authority shall must post the bridge in accordance with the posted 
19.2 	load assigned by the commissioner.
19.3 		Subd. 7.Department of Natural Resources bridge. (a) Notwithstanding subdivision 
19.4 	2, the commissioners of transportation and natural resources shall must negotiate a 
19.5 	memorandum of understanding that governs the inspection of bridges owned, operated, or 
19.6 	maintained by the commissioner of natural resources.
19.7 	(b) The memorandum of understanding must provide for:
19.8 	(1) the inspection and inventory of bridges subject to federal law or regulations;
19.9 	(2) the frequency of inspection of bridges described in subdivision 1a; and
19.10 	(3) who may perform inspections required under the memorandum of understanding.
19.11 		Subd. 8.Biennial report on bridge inspection quality assurance. By February 1 of 
19.12 	each odd-numbered year, the commissioner shall submit a report electronically to the 
19.13 	members of the senate and house of representatives committees with jurisdiction over 
19.14 	transportation policy and finance concerning quality assurance for bridge inspections. At a 
19.15 	minimum, the report must:
19.16 	(1) summarize the bridge inspection quality assurance and quality control procedures 
19.17 	used in Minnesota;
19.18 	(2) identify any substantive changes to quality assurance and quality control procedures 
19.19 	made in the previous two years;
19.20 	(3) summarize and provide a briefing on findings from bridge inspection quality reviews 
19.21 	performed in the previous two years;
19.22 	(4) identify actions taken and planned in response to findings from bridge inspection 
19.23 	quality reviews performed in the previous two years;
19.24 	(5) summarize the results of any bridge inspection compliance review by the Federal 
19.25 	Highway Administration; and
19.26 	(6) identify actions in response to the Federal Highway Administration compliance 
19.27 	review taken by the department in order to reach full compliance.

19.28 	Sec. 7. [165.16] BRIDGE STRENGTH.
19.29 	Each bridge, including a privately owned bridge, must conform to the strength, width, 
19.30 	clearance, and safety standards imposed by the commissioner for the connecting highway 
19.31 	or street. Any bridge on a public highway or street constructed after August 1, 1989, must 
20.1 	have sufficient strength to support with safety the maximum vehicle weights allowed under 
20.2 	sections 169.822 to 169.829 and must have the minimum width specified in section 165.04, 
20.3 	subdivision 3.

20.4 	Sec. 8. [165.17] TUNNEL INSPECTIONS.
20.5 	Each tunnel meeting the definition of a tunnel in section 650.505 of the National Tunnel 
20.6 	Inspection Standards (NTIS) must be inspected at intervals based on the requirements in 
20.7 	section 650.511, paragraph (b), of the NTIS. The commissioner may require inspections at 
20.8 	intervals less than those required by the NTIS based on factors including but not limited to 
20.9 	the age and condition of the tunnel, the rate of deterioration of the tunnel, the type of 
20.10 	structure, the susceptibility of the tunnel to failure, and traffic characteristics.

20.11 	Sec. 9. [165.18] SUICIDE PREVENTION.
20.12 		Subdivision 1.Data collection. The commissioner of transportation, in collaboration 
20.13 	with the commissioner of health, must identify bridges in Minnesota with a history of 
20.14 	suicide-related deaths. The commissioner of transportation must:
20.15 	(1) annually request and receive data from the commissioner of health regarding known 
20.16 	suicide deaths from bridges in the state of Minnesota as obtained from the state's vital 
20.17 	statistics records; and
20.18 	(2) maintain a record of the data to support the identification of bridges for which suicide 
20.19 	reduction measures may be appropriate.
20.20 		Subd. 2.Best practices. The commissioner of transportation, in collaboration with the 
20.21 	commissioner of health, must develop a methodology for determining when and where 
20.22 	suicide reduction measures should be incorporated into bridge projects. The commissioner 
20.23 	must:
20.24 	(1) develop best practices for determining when suicide reduction measures should be 
20.25 	considered on a project;
20.26 	(2) identify potential suicide reduction measures and develop best practices for their 
20.27 	appropriate and feasible use; and
20.28 	(3) develop suicide reduction railing design criteria.
20.29 		Subd. 3.Railing implementation. Suicide reduction railings must be implemented when 
20.30 	determined appropriate and feasible using the methodology developed under subdivision 
20.31 	2. This requirement applies to bridge projects undertaken by the commissioner of 
21.1 	transportation and by local road authorities when the project scope includes railing 
21.2 	replacement, alteration, or addition, consistent with the design criteria developed under 
21.3 	subdivision 2, clause (3).
21.4 		Subd. 4.Short title. This section is the "Kayla's HOPE Act."

21.5 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.

21.6 	Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.101, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:
21.7 		Subd. 2a.Failure to send to registrar within ten days. Any person who fails to mail 
21.8 	in the application for registration or transfer with appropriate taxes and fees to the registrar 
21.9 	of motor vehicles or otherwise fails to submit said the forms and remittance to the registrar 
21.10 	within ten 20 calendar days following the date of sale shall be is guilty of a misdemeanor.

21.11 	Sec. 11. [168.1236] ARMED FORCES VETERAN SPECIAL PLATES.
21.12 		Subdivision 1.General requirements and procedures. (a) Notwithstanding section 
21.13 	168.1293, the commissioner shall issue a set of special veterans' plates or a single motorcycle 
21.14 	plate to an applicant who:
21.15 	(1) satisfies the criteria for obtaining a veterans' special plate under section 168.123, 
21.16 	subdivision 1;
21.17 	(2) does not meet the criteria for veterans' special plates under section 168.123, 
21.18 	subdivision 2;
21.19 	(3) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile as defined in section 168.002, 
21.20 	subdivision 24; recreational vehicle as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 27; one-ton 
21.21 	pickup truck as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 21b; or motorcycle as defined in 
21.22 	section 168.002, subdivision 19;
21.23 	(4) pays a fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 
21.24 	5, for each set of plates and any other fees required by this chapter;
21.25 	(5) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013; and
21.26 	(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles and 
21.27 	licensing of drivers.
21.28 	(b) The applicant must have a certified copy of the applicant's discharge papers, indicating 
21.29 	character of discharge, at the time of application. If an applicant served in active military 
21.30 	service in a branch of the armed forces of a nation or society allied with the United States 
21.31 	in conducting a foreign war and is unable to obtain a record of that service and discharge 
22.1 	status, the commissioner of veterans affairs may certify the applicant as qualified for the 
22.2 	special veterans' plates provided under this section.
22.3 		Subd. 2.Motorcycle plate. A motorcycle plate issued under this section must be the 
22.4 	same size as a regular motorcycle plate. The commissioner shall only issue one motorcycle 
22.5 	plate for a motorcycle registered under subdivision 1.
22.6 		Subd. 3.Design. (a) For purposes of this subdivision, "branch of the armed forces" 
22.7 	means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine of the 
22.8 	United States, and all other uniformed services as defined in United States Code, title 52, 
22.9 	section 20310.
22.10 	(b) The commissioner of public safety, in consultation with the commissioner of veterans 
22.11 	affairs, must issue a special veterans' plate for each branch of the armed forces. The special 
22.12 	plate must bear an inscription "VETERAN" at the bottom of the plate and include a special 
22.13 	emblem of the branch of the armed forces. The commissioner of veterans affairs shall design, 
22.14 	subject to the approval of the commissioner of public safety, the special emblem for each 
22.15 	branch of the armed forces used for the veterans' special plates. The commissioner of public 
22.16 	safety shall consult with veterans organizations from each branch of the armed forces on 
22.17 	the design of the branch's special veterans' plate.
22.18 		Subd. 4.Plate transfers. On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer 
22.19 	fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle 
22.20 	if the subsequent vehicle is:
22.21 	(1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (3); and
22.22 	(2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued.
22.23 		Subd. 5.Fees. The fees collected under this section must be deposited in the driver and 
22.24 	vehicle services operating account under section 299A.705. Except for the fees paid under 
22.25 	subdivision 1, the commissioner must issue a set of special veterans' plates, or a single plate 
22.26 	for a motorcycle, to an eligible person free of charge and shall replace the plate or plates 
22.27 	without charge if they become damaged.
22.28 		Subd. 6.Costs of production. The commissioner of management and budget may 
22.29 	transfer money in the "Support Our Troops" account under section 190.19, subdivision 2a, 
22.30 	to the driver and vehicle services operating account under section 299A.705, subdivision 
22.31 	1, to pay for the cost of production of the license plates authorized under this section. The 
22.32 	commissioner of veterans affairs and the commissioner of public safety must agree on a 
22.33 	payment schedule before any money may be transferred under this subdivision.

23.1 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2026, for armed forces special 
23.2 	veterans' plates issued on or after that date.

23.3 	Sec. 12. [168.1245] DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS PLATE.
23.4 		Subdivision 1.Issuance of plates. (a) The commissioner must issue Distinguished Flying 
23.5 	Cross special license plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:
23.6 	(1) is a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross;
23.7 	(2) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, one-ton pickup truck, motorcycle, 
23.8 	or recreational vehicle;
23.9 	(3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013; and
23.10 	(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and 
23.11 	licensing of drivers.
23.12 	(b) Application for issuance of Distinguished Flying Cross special license plates may 
23.13 	be made only at the time of renewal or first application for registration.
23.14 	(c) The commissioner may issue only one set of Distinguished Flying Cross special 
23.15 	license plates, or a single plate in the case of a motorcycle, for each qualified applicant.
23.16 		Subd. 2.Design. The commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of veterans 
23.17 	affairs, must design an emblem for the special plates that includes the Distinguished Flying 
23.18 	Cross medal and includes the phrase "DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS."
23.19 		Subd. 3.No fee. The commissioner must issue a set of Distinguished Flying Cross special 
23.20 	license plates to qualified applicants free of charge, and the plates must be replaced free of 
23.21 	charge if they become damaged. No fee may be charged for a subsequent year when a motor 
23.22 	vehicle listed in subdivision 1, upon which the Distinguished Flying Cross special license 
23.23 	plates are placed, is registered under section 168.017.
23.24 		Subd. 4.Plates transfer. Notwithstanding section 168.12, subdivision 1, Distinguished 
23.25 	Flying Cross special license plates issued under this section may be transferred to another 
23.26 	motor vehicle upon notification to the commissioner and without payment of a fee if the 
23.27 	subsequent motor vehicle is:
23.28 	(1) qualified under subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), to bear the special license 
23.29 	plates; and
23.30 	(2) registered to the same individual to whom the special license plates were originally 
23.31 	issued.
24.1 		Subd. 5.Exemption. Special license plates issued under this section are not subject to 
24.2 	section 168.1293, subdivision 2.

24.3 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2027, for Distinguished Flying 
24.4 	Cross special license plates issued on or after that date.

24.5 	Sec. 13. [168.1257] MINNESOTA MAIN STREETS PLATES.
24.6 		Subdivision 1.Issuance of plates. The commissioner must issue Minnesota Main Streets 
24.7 	special plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:
24.8 	(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup 
24.9 	truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle;
24.10 	(2) pays a fee in the amount specified under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for each set 
24.11 	of plates, along with any other fees required by this chapter;
24.12 	(3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013;
24.13 	(4) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the Minnesota Main Streets account; and
24.14 	(5) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and 
24.15 	licensing of drivers.
24.16 		Subd. 2.Design. In consultation with the commissioner of employment and economic 
24.17 	development, the commissioner must adopt a suitable plate design that includes the phrase 
24.18 	"Legendary Landmarks" to evoke the historic sites, commercial districts, and other landmarks 
24.19 	that reflect the variety of Minnesota's communities.
24.20 		Subd. 3.Plates transfer. On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer 
24.21 	fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle 
24.22 	if the subsequent vehicle is:
24.23 	(1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plates; and
24.24 	(2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued.
24.25 		Subd. 4.Exemption. Special plates issued under this section are not subject to section 
24.26 	168.1293, subdivision 2.
24.27 		Subd. 5.Contributions; account; appropriation. Contributions collected under 
24.28 	subdivision 1, clause (4), must be deposited in the Minnesota Main Streets account, which 
24.29 	is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is annually appropriated 
24.30 	to the commissioner of public safety. The appropriation is first for the annual cost of 
25.1 	administering the account, and the remainder is for distribution to Rethos exclusively for 
25.2 	the Minnesota Main Streets program.

25.3 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2027, for Minnesota Main 
25.4 	Streets plates issued on or after that date.

25.5 	Sec. 14. [168.1261] CURL IN MINNESOTA PLATES.
25.6 		Subdivision 1.Issuance of plates. The commissioner must issue curl in Minnesota 
25.7 	special license plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:
25.8 	(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup 
25.9 	truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle;
25.10 	(2) pays a fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 
25.11 	5, along with any other fees required under this chapter;
25.12 	(3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013;
25.13 	(4) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the Minnesota Curling Association account; 
25.14 	and
25.15 	(5) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and 
25.16 	licensing of drivers.
25.17 		Subd. 2.Design. In consultation with the Minnesota Curling Association, the 
25.18 	commissioner must adopt a suitable plate design that includes the inscription "Curl in 
25.19 	Minnesota."
25.20 		Subd. 3.Plates transfer. On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer 
25.21 	fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle 
25.22 	if the subsequent vehicle is:
25.23 	(1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plates; and
25.24 	(2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued.
25.25 		Subd. 4.Exemption. Special plates issued under this section are not subject to section 
25.26 	168.1293, subdivision 2.
25.27 		Subd. 5.Contributions; account; appropriation. Contributions collected under 
25.28 	subdivision 1, clause (4), must be deposited in the Minnesota Curling Association account, 
25.29 	which is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is appropriated to 
25.30 	the commissioner of public safety. This appropriation is first for the annual cost of 
26.1 	administering the account funds, and the remaining money is for distribution to the Minnesota 
26.2 	Curling Association for maintenance of curling facilities across Minnesota.

26.3 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 1, 2027.

26.4 	Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.1285, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
26.5 		Subdivision 1.Issuance of plates. The commissioner must issue Minnesota agriculture 
26.6 	special plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:
26.7 	(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup 
26.8 	truck, motorcycle, farm truck, or recreational vehicle;
26.9 	(2) pays a fee in the amount specified under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for each set 
26.10 	of plates, along with any other fees required by this chapter;
26.11 	(3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013 or 168.018;
26.12 	(4) contributes a minimum of $20 annually to the Minnesota agriculture account; and
26.13 	(5) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and 
26.14 	licensing of drivers.

26.15 	Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 168.1289, subdivision 1, is amended 
26.16 	to read:
26.17 		Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have 
26.18 	the meanings given.
26.19 	(b) "Auto rental company" means a corporation, partnership, individual, or other person 
26.20 	that is engaged primarily in the renting of at least 50 rental motor vehicles at per diem rates.
26.21 	(c) "Rental motor vehicle" means a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup 
26.22 	truck, motorcycle, motorized bicycle, or recreational vehicle made available for rental by 
26.23 	an auto rental company.

26.24 	Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.15, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
26.25 		Subdivision 1.Transfer of ownership. (a) Upon the transfer of ownership, destruction, 
26.26 	theft, dismantling, or permanent removal by the owner from this state of any vehicle 
26.27 	registered in accordance with this chapter, the right of the owner of the vehicle to use the 
26.28 	registration certificate and plates assigned to the vehicle expires.
26.29 	(b) When the ownership of a vehicle is transferred to another person required to register 
26.30 	the vehicle in this state, the transferor shall must assign the registration tax paid to the credit 
27.1 	of the transferee unless the registration stickers are surrendered to the commissioner before 
27.2 	the first day of the new registration period.
27.3 	(c) When seeking to become the owner by gift, trade, or purchase of any vehicle for 
27.4 	which a registration certificate has been issued under this chapter, a person shall must join 
27.5 	with the registered owner in transmitting with the application for transfer of ownership, the 
27.6 	registration certificate, with the assignment and notice of sale duly executed.
27.7 	(d) In case of loss of the title or certificate of registration of a vehicle not subject to 
27.8 	section 325E.15, the person shall make must submit an application to the commissioner 
27.9 	with proof of loss of the title as specified in section 168A.09 and assign a notice of sale of 
27.10 	the vehicle on the application for title as specified in section 168A.04.
27.11 	(e) Upon the transfer of any vehicle by a manufacturer or dealer, for use within the state, 
27.12 	whether by sale, lease, or otherwise, the transferor shall must, within ten 20 calendar days 
27.13 	after the transfer, file with the commissioner: (1) a notice containing the date of transfer, a 
27.14 	description of the vehicle, and the transferee's name and residence address in the state or if 
27.15 	not a natural person then the transferee's business and mailing address,; and (2) the 
27.16 	transferee's application for registration.

27.17 	Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.187, subdivision 12, is amended to read:
27.18 		Subd. 12.Registration of proratable vehicles. (a) The commissioner of public safety 
27.19 	shall must register proratable vehicles of a fleet upon application and payment of registration 
27.20 	fees as provided in subdivision 11. Payment of an additional fee for each vehicle so registered 
27.21 	may be required by the commissioner in an amount not to exceed $5 per motor powered 
27.22 	vehicle, for issuance of a plate, sticker, or other suitable identification for each vehicle. A 
27.23 	registration card shall must be issued for each vehicle registered, which shall that
27.24 	appropriately identify identifies the vehicle for which it is issued. Such The registration 
27.25 	card shall must be carried in or upon the vehicle for which it has been issued, at all times, 
27.26 	except that the registration cards for all vehicles in a combination of vehicles may be carried 
27.27 	in or upon the vehicle supplying the motive power.
27.28 	(b) Fleet vehicles registered as provided in paragraph (a) shall be are deemed fully 
27.29 	registered in this state for any type of movement or operation, except that when a state grant 
27.30 	of authority is required for any movement or operation, no such the vehicle shall must not
27.31 	be operated in this state unless the vehicle owner or operator thereof has been granted 
27.32 	authority or rights therefore by the state and unless said the vehicle is being operated in 
27.33 	conformity with such authority or rights. No registration under this section shall excuse
28.1 	excuses the owner or operator of any vehicle from compliance with the laws of this state, 
28.2 	except those requiring registration and licensing.
28.3 	(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the commissioner must replace a license 
28.4 	plate or sticker that is (1) issued to a proratable vehicle, and (2) defective, lost, or stolen. 
28.5 	The commissioner must replace the license plate or sticker under this paragraph upon 
28.6 	receiving a sworn statement from the registered owner that affirms the issue with the 
28.7 	previously issued license plate or sticker. The vehicle owner must surrender any available 
28.8 	plates to the commissioner. A plate, sticker, or filing fee must not be imposed for replacement 
28.9 	of a license plate or sticker under this paragraph.

28.10 	Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.27, subdivision 9, is amended to read:
28.11 		Subd. 9.Application. (a) All license applications under this section and all license 
28.12 	renewals must be made to the registrar of motor vehicles commissioner and duly verified 
28.13 	by oath. The applicant shall must submit such the information as required by the registrar 
28.14 	may require commissioner to administer this section in a manner and format prescribed by 
28.15 	the registrar commissioner.
28.16 	(b) Except as provided in paragraphs (c) to (f), a motor vehicle dealer must complete a 
28.17 	title and registration application and must submit the application along with the excise and 
28.18 	registration taxes and all applicable fees to the commissioner within 20 calendar days of 
28.19 	the sale of a vehicle. The dealer must have on file an itemized receipt issued by the 
28.20 	department showing a breakdown of the taxes and fees paid. The receipt must be maintained 
28.21 	and made available for the commissioner's inspection for three years after the sale of the 
28.22 	vehicle.
28.23 	(c) If the purchaser is not a Minnesota customer, the dealer is not required to complete 
28.24 	an application or submit the application, taxes, and fees.
28.25 	(d) If the purchaser is eligible to pay a prorated tax and provides a prorate account number 
28.26 	to the dealer, the dealer must complete and file a title application, but the dealer is not 
28.27 	required to collect and submit either the excise tax or registration tax.
28.28 	(e) If the vehicle is currently registered in Minnesota, the dealer is not required to collect 
28.29 	and submit the registration tax.
28.30 	(f) If the vehicle must have an emissions inspection before registration, the dealer is not 
28.31 	required to collect and submit the registration tax.

29.1 	Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.301, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
29.2 		Subd. 2.Ten days to file Filing period. The transferee's rights to the transferred vehicle's 
29.3 	registration plates and credit for taxes paid on the vehicle expire after ten days have elapsed 
29.4 	from the date of transfer unless: (1) the transfer has been filed as provided under section 
29.5 	168A.10; or (2) the transferee is a dealer licensed under section 168.27, and is complying 
29.6 	with section 168A.11.

29.7 	Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168A.04, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
29.8 		Subd. 2.Secured party. If the application refers to a vehicle purchased from a dealer 
29.9 	it shall, the application must contain the name and address of any secured party holding a 
29.10 	security interest created or reserved at the time of the sale and the date of the security 
29.11 	agreement and be signed by the dealer as well as and the owner, and. The dealer shall within 
29.12 	ten days must mail or deliver the application and appropriate taxes to the department within 
29.13 	20 calendar days.

29.14 	Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168A.151, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
29.15 		Subdivision 1.Salvage and prior salvage brands. (a) When an insurer, licensed to 
29.16 	conduct business in Minnesota, acquires ownership of a vehicle, excluding a recovered 
29.17 	intact vehicle, through payment of damages, the insurer must:
29.18 	(1) for a late-model or high-value vehicle, immediately apply for a certificate of title 
29.19 	that bears a "salvage" brand or stamp the existing certificate of title with "salvage" in a 
29.20 	manner prescribed by the department; or
29.21 	(2) for a vehicle that is not subject to clause (1), immediately apply for a certificate of 
29.22 	title that bears a "prior salvage" brand or stamp the existing certificate of title with "prior 
29.23 	salvage" in a manner prescribed by the department.
29.24 	(b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, supporting documents used to transfer 
29.25 	ownership of a vehicle to an insurer after payment of damages do not require a notarized 
29.26 	signature and may be signed electronically. For purposes of this paragraph, supporting 
29.27 	documents include but are not limited to power of attorney forms. The insurer shall indemnify 
29.28 	and hold harmless the department for any claims resulting from issuing a certificate of title, 
29.29 	salvage title, or junking certificate pursuant to this section.
29.30 	(c) Within ten 20 calendar days of obtaining the title of a vehicle through payment of 
29.31 	damages, an insurer must notify the department in a manner prescribed by the department.
30.1 	(d) Except as provided in section 168A.11, subdivision 1, a person must immediately 
30.2 	apply for a certificate of title that bears a "salvage" brand if the person acquires a damaged 
30.3 	late-model or high-value vehicle that:
30.4 	(1) was acquired by an insurer through payment of damages;
30.5 	(2) will incur a cost of repairs that exceeds the value of the damaged vehicle;
30.6 	(3) has an out-of-state salvage certificate of title as proof of ownership; or
30.7 	(4) bears the brand "damaged," "repairable," "salvage," or any similar term on the 
30.8 	certificate of title.
30.9 	(e) Except as provided in section 168A.11, subdivision 1, a person must immediately 
30.10 	apply for a certificate of title that bears a "prior salvage" brand if the person acquires a 
30.11 	damaged vehicle and:
30.12 	(1) a "salvage" brand is not required under paragraph (d); and
30.13 	(2) the vehicle:
30.14 	(i) bears the brand "damaged," "repairable," "salvage," "rebuilt," "reconditioned," or 
30.15 	any similar term on the certificate of title; or
30.16 	(ii) had a salvage certificate of title or brand issued at any time in the vehicle's history 
30.17 	by any other jurisdiction.
30.18 	(f) A self-insured owner of a vehicle that sustains damage by collision or other occurrence 
30.19 	which exceeds 80 percent of its actual cash value must:
30.20 	(1) for a late-model or high-value vehicle, immediately apply for a certificate of title 
30.21 	that bears a "salvage" brand; or
30.22 	(2) for a vehicle that is not subject to clause (1), immediately apply for a certificate of 
30.23 	title that bears a "prior salvage" brand.

30.24 	Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168A.154, is amended to read:
30.25 	168A.154 SALVAGE VEHICLE TAKEN OUT OF STATE.
30.26 	A dealer who sells a salvage vehicle to a buyer who intends to remove the vehicle from 
30.27 	the state shall must report the sale within ten 20 calendar days to the department in a format 
30.28 	prescribed by the department.

31.1 	Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168B.16, is amended to read:
31.2 	168B.16 FLASHING LIGHT AND VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN ON TOW 
31.3 	TRUCK.
31.4 	(a) A tow truck or towing vehicle must be equipped with flashing or intermittent red 
31.5 	and amber lights of a type approved by the commissioner of public safety. The lights must 
31.6 	be placed on the dome of the vehicle at the highest practicable point visible from a distance 
31.7 	of 500 feet. The flashing red light must be displayed only when the tow truck or towing 
31.8 	vehicle is engaged in emergency service on or near the traveled portion of a highway. The 
31.9 	flashing amber light may be displayed when the tow truck or towing vehicle is moving a 
31.10 	disabled vehicle.
31.11 	(b) A tow truck or towing vehicle may display a portable variable message sign mounted 
31.12 	on the tow truck while performing emergency service on or near the traveled portion of a 
31.13 	highway. The portable variable message sign must conform to the standards established in 
31.14 	the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

31.15 	Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.011, subdivision 40b, is amended to read:
31.16 		Subd. 40b.Micromobility device. (a) "Micromobility device" means a vehicle that:
31.17 	(1) is capable of: (i) being propelled solely by human power; (ii) being powered solely 
31.18 	by an electric motor drawing current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, or other 
31.19 	portable sources of electrical current; or (iii) both (i) and (ii);
31.20 	(2) when solely powered by an electric motor, is not capable of propelling the vehicle 
31.21 	at a speed greater than 30 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface; and
31.22 	(3) has an unloaded weight of up to 500 100 pounds.
31.23 	(b) Micromobility device includes a bicycle, a motorized foot scooter, and an electric 
31.24 	personal assistive mobility device. Micromobility device includes a motorized bicycle that 
31.25 	meets the requirements under paragraph (a).

31.26 	Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.011, subdivision 44, is amended to read:
31.27 		Subd. 44.Motorcycle. (a) "Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle having that:
31.28 	(1) has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and;
31.29 	(2) is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, 
31.30 	including; and
32.1 	(3) is propelled by an electric or liquid fuel motor.
32.2 	(b) Motorcycle includes but is not limited to:
32.3 	(1) a vehicle under paragraph (a) or a bicycle that has an electric motor of at least 1,500 
32.4 	watts or that is capable of being propelled by an electric or liquid fuel motor at speeds in 
32.5 	excess of 30 miles per hour on a flat surface with not more than one percent grade in any 
32.6 	direction;
32.7 	(2) motor scooters; and
32.8 	(3) autocycles.
32.9 	(c) A vehicle is not a motorcycle does not include if it meets the requirements of:
32.10 	(1) a motorized bicycles bicycle as defined in subdivision 45,;
32.11 	(2) an electric-assisted bicycles bicycle as defined in subdivision 27,;
32.12 	(3) a motorized foot scooter;
32.13 	(4) a tractor,; or
32.14 	(4) (5) a roadable aircraft.

32.15 	Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.011, subdivision 45, is amended to read:
32.16 		Subd. 45.Motorized bicycle. (a) "Motorized bicycle" means a bicycle or other vehicle 
32.17 	that has a seat for the use of the rider and is designed to travel on not more than two wheels 
32.18 	in contact with the ground, that is:
32.19 	(1) propelled by an electric motor of more than 750 watts but less than 1,500 watts or a 
32.20 	liquid fuel motor of a piston displacement capacity of 50 cubic centimeters or less, and a 
32.21 	maximum of two brake horsepower, which is; and
32.22 	(2) capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a flat surface 
32.23 	with not more than one percent grade in any direction when the motor is engaged.
32.24 	(b) Motorized bicycle does not include an electric-assisted bicycle as defined in 
32.25 	subdivision 27.

32.26 	Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.011, subdivision 71, is amended to read:
32.27 		Subd. 71.School bus. (a) "School bus" means a motor vehicle used to transport pupils 
32.28 	to or from a school defined in section 120A.22, or to or from school-related activities, by 
32.29 	the school or a school district, or by someone under an agreement with the school or a school 
33.1 	district, or to provide training on the operation of the vehicle to employees of the school, 
33.2 	school district, or a person under an agreement with the school or school district. A school 
33.3 	bus does not include a motor vehicle transporting children to or from school for which 
33.4 	parents or guardians receive direct compensation from a school district, a motor coach 
33.5 	operating under charter carrier authority, a transit bus providing services as defined in section 
33.6 	174.22, subdivision 7, or a vehicle otherwise qualifying as a type III vehicle under paragraph 
33.7 	(h), when the vehicle is properly registered and insured and being driven by an employee 
33.8 	or agent of a school district for nonscheduled or nonregular transportation.
33.9 	(b) A school bus may be type A, type B, type C, or type D, multifunction school activity 
33.10 	bus, or type III as provided in paragraphs (c) to (h).
33.11 	(c) A "type A school bus" is a van conversion or bus constructed utilizing a cutaway 
33.12 	front section vehicle with a left-side driver's door. This definition includes two classifications: 
33.13 	type A-I, with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) less than or equal to 14,500 pounds; 
33.14 	and type A-II, with a GVWR greater than 14,500 pounds and less than or equal to 21,500 
33.15 	pounds.
33.16 	(d) A "type B school bus" is constructed utilizing a stripped chassis. The entrance door 
33.17 	is behind the front wheels. This definition includes two classifications: type B-I, with a 
33.18 	GVWR less than or equal to 10,000 pounds; and type B-II, with a GVWR greater than 
33.19 	10,000 pounds.
33.20 	(e) A "type C school bus" is constructed utilizing a chassis with a hood and front fender 
33.21 	assembly. The entrance door is behind the front wheels. A "type C school bus" also includes 
33.22 	a cutaway truck chassis or truck chassis with cab, with or without a left side door, and with 
33.23 	a GVWR greater than 21,500 pounds.
33.24 	(f) A "type D school bus" is constructed utilizing a stripped chassis. The entrance door 
33.25 	is ahead of the front wheels.
33.26 	(g) A "multifunction school activity bus" is a school bus that meets the definition of a 
33.27 	multifunction school activity bus in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 571.3. A 
33.28 	vehicle that meets the definition of a type III vehicle is not a multifunction school activity 
33.29 	bus.
33.30 	(h) A "type III vehicle" is restricted to passenger vehicles and buses having a maximum 
33.31 	manufacturer's rated seating capacity of ten or fewer people, including the driver, and a 
33.32 	gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less. A "type III vehicle" must not be 
33.33 	outwardly equipped and identified as a type A, B, C, or D school bus or type A, B, C, or D 
33.34 	Head Start bus. A van or bus converted to a seating capacity of ten or fewer and placed in 
34.1 	service on or after August 1, 1999, must have been originally manufactured to comply with 
34.2 	the passenger safety standards.
34.3 	(i) In this subdivision, "gross vehicle weight rating" means the value specified by the 
34.4 	manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.

34.5 	Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.02, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
34.6 		Subdivision 1.Application to persons, places, and vehicles. (a) The provisions of this 
34.7 	chapter relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles 
34.8 	upon highways, and upon highways, streets, private roads, and roadways situated on property 
34.9 	owned, leased, or occupied by the regents of the University of Minnesota, or the University 
34.10 	of Minnesota, except:
34.11 	(1) where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section;
34.12 	(2) the provisions of sections 169.09 to 169.13 apply to any person who drives, operates, 
34.13 	or is in physical control of a motor vehicle within this state or upon the ice of any boundary 
34.14 	water of this state, and to any person who drives, operates, or is in physical control of a 
34.15 	snowmobile on a snowmobile trail within this state.
34.16 	(b) A person must not operate a vehicle upon the highways of Minnesota unless, at the 
34.17 	time of operation, the vehicle satisfies the specifications of a type of vehicle that is defined 
34.18 	in section 169.011.  For the purposes of this paragraph, it is not sufficient for the vehicle to 
34.19 	only meet the definition of vehicle, as that term is defined in section 169.011, subdivision 
34.20 	92.

34.21 	Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.09, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
34.22 		Subd. 8.Officer to report accident to commissioner. (a) A peace officer who 
34.23 	investigates in the regular course of duty an accident that is required to be reported under 
34.24 	this section must submit an electronic or written report of the accident to the commissioner 
34.25 	of public safety within ten days after the date of the accident. Within two business days 
34.26 	after identification of a fatality that resulted from an accident, the reporting agency must 
34.27 	notify the commissioner of the basic circumstances of the accident. A report or notification 
34.28 	under this subdivision must be in the format as prescribed in subdivision 9.
34.29 	(b) Accidents on streets, highways, roadways, sidewalks, shoulders, shared use paths, 
34.30 	or any other portion of a public right-of-way must be reported under the requirements of 
34.31 	this section if the accident results in:
34.32 	(1) a fatality;
35.1 	(2) bodily injury to a person who, because of the injury, immediately receives medical 
35.2 	treatment away from or at the scene of the accident;
35.3 	(3) one or more of the motor vehicles incurring disabling damage that requires a vehicle 
35.4 	to be transported away from the scene of the accident by tow truck or other vehicle; or
35.5 	(4) damage to fixtures, infrastructure, or any other property alongside or on a highway.
35.6 	(c) An accident involving a school bus, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 71, 
35.7 	must be reported under the requirements of this section and section 169.4511.
35.8 	(d) An accident involving a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 169.781, 
35.9 	subdivision 1, paragraph (a), must be reported under the requirements of this section and 
35.10 	section 169.783.
35.11 	(e) Accidents occurring on public lands or trail systems that result in the circumstances 
35.12 	specified in paragraph (b) must be reported under the requirements of this section.
35.13 	(f) An accident involving an electric-assisted or a motorized bicycle, as defined in section 
35.14 	169.011, subdivisions 27 and 45, that results in the circumstances specified in paragraph 
35.15 	(b) must be reported under the requirements of this section.

35.16 	Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.222, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
35.17 		Subdivision 1.Traffic laws apply. (a) Every person operating a bicycle has all of the 
35.18 	rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle by this chapter, except in 
35.19 	respect to those provisions in this chapter relating expressly to bicycles and in respect to 
35.20 	those provisions of this chapter which by their nature cannot reasonably be applied to 
35.21 	bicycles. This subdivision paragraph applies to a bicycle operating on the roadway or the 
35.22 	shoulder of a roadway.
35.23 	(b) A person lawfully operating a bicycle (1) on a sidewalk, or (2) across a roadway or 
35.24 	shoulder while using a crosswalk has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian 
35.25 	under the same circumstances.

35.26 	Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.222, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:
35.27 		Subd. 6a.Electric-assisted bicycle; riding rules. (a) A person may operate an 
35.28 	electric-assisted bicycle in the same manner as provided for operation of other bicycles, 
35.29 	including but not limited to operation on the shoulder of a roadway, a bicycle lane, and a 
35.30 	bicycle route, and operation without the motor engaged on a bikeway or bicycle trail.
36.1 	(b) A person may operate a class 1 or class 2 electric-assisted bicycle with the motor 
36.2 	engaged on a bicycle path, bicycle trail, or shared use path unless prohibited under section 
36.3 	85.015, subdivision 1d; 85.018, subdivision 2, paragraph (d); or 160.263, subdivision 2, 
36.4 	paragraph (b), as applicable.
36.5 	(c) A person may operate a class 3 electric-assisted bicycle or multiple mode 
36.6 	electric-assisted bicycle with the motor engaged on a bicycle path, bicycle trail, or shared 
36.7 	use path unless the local authority or state agency having jurisdiction over the bicycle path 
36.8 	or trail prohibits the operation.
36.9 	(d) The local authority or state agency having jurisdiction over a trail or over a bike park 
36.10 	that is designated as nonmotorized and that has a natural surface tread made by clearing 
36.11 	and grading the native soil with no added surfacing materials may regulate the operation of 
36.12 	an electric-assisted bicycle.
36.13 	(e) A person under the age of 15 must not operate an electric-assisted bicycle.
36.14 	(f) A person under the age of 18 must wear protective headgear that meets or exceeds 
36.15 	the standards under Code of Federal Regulations, title 16, part 1203, or successor 
36.16 	requirements while operating an electric-assisted bicycle.

36.17 	Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.222, subdivision 6b, is amended to read:
36.18 		Subd. 6b.Electric-assisted bicycle; equipment. (a) The manufacturer or distributor of 
36.19 	an electric-assisted bicycle must apply a label to the bicycle that is permanently affixed in 
36.20 	a prominent location. The label must contain the class number, top assisted speed, and motor 
36.21 	wattage of the electric-assisted bicycle, and must be printed in a legible font with at least 
36.22 	9-point type. A multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle must have labeling that identifies 
36.23 	the highest class or each of the electric-assisted bicycle classes in which it is capable of 
36.24 	operating.
36.25 	(b) A person must not modify an electric-assisted bicycle to change the motor-powered 
36.26 	speed capability or motor engagement so that the bicycle no longer meets the requirements 
36.27 	for the applicable class, unless:
36.28 	(1) the person replaces the label required in paragraph (a) with revised information; or
36.29 	(2) for a vehicle that no longer meets the requirements for any electric-assisted bicycle 
36.30 	class, the person removes the labeling as an electric-assisted bicycle and replaces it with 
36.31 	labeling that conforms with the requirements of section 169.223, subdivision 6.
37.1 	(c) An electric-assisted bicycle must operate in a manner so that the electric motor is 
37.2 	disengaged or ceases to function: (1) when the brakes are applied; or (2) except for a class 
37.3 	2 electric-assisted bicycle or a multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle operating in class 2 
37.4 	mode, when the rider stops pedaling.
37.5 	(d) A class 3 electric-assisted bicycle or multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle must 
37.6 	be equipped with a speedometer that displays the speed at which the bicycle is traveling in 
37.7 	miles per hour.
37.8 	(e) A multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle equipped with a throttle must not be capable 
37.9 	of exceeding 20 miles per hour on motorized propulsion alone in any mode when the throttle 
37.10 	is engaged.

37.11 	Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.223, is amended to read:
37.12 	169.223 MOTORIZED BICYCLE.
37.13 		Subdivision 1.Safety equipment; parking Rules for motorcycles apply; 
37.14 	exceptions.  Section 169.974 relating to motorcycles is applicable to motorized bicycles, 
37.15 	except as otherwise provided in this section and except that:
37.16 	(1) protective headgear includes headgear that meets or exceeds the standards under 
37.17 	Code of Federal Regulations, title 16, part 1203, or successor requirements and is only 
37.18 	required for operators under 18 years of age; and
37.19 	(2) a motorized bicycle equipped with a headlight and taillight meeting the requirements 
37.20 	of lighting for motorcycles may be operated during nighttime hours;
37.21 	(3) protective headgear is not required for operators 18 years of age or older; and
37.22 	(4) (2) the provisions of section 169.222, subdivision 9, governing the parking of bicycles 
37.23 	apply to motorized bicycles.
37.24 		Subd. 2.License or permit. (a) A motorized bicycle may be operated under either a 
37.25 	driver's license or a motorized bicycle permit issued under section 171.02, subdivision 3.
37.26 	(b) A person under the age of 16 operating a motorized bicycle under a motorized bicycle 
37.27 	permit is subject to the restrictions imposed by section 169.974, subdivision 2, on operation 
37.28 	of a motorcycle under a two-wheel instruction permit, except that:
37.29 	(1) a parent or guardian of an operator under the age of 16 may also ride on the motorized 
37.30 	bicycle as a passenger or operator if the motorized bicycle is equipped with a seat and 
37.31 	footrests for a second passenger;.
38.1 	(2) a motorized bicycle equipped with a headlight and taillight meeting the requirements 
38.2 	of lighting for motorcycles may be operated during nighttime hours;
38.3 	(3) protective headgear includes headgear described in subdivision 1; and
38.4 	(4) protective headgear is required only until the operator reaches the age of 18 years.
38.5 		Subd. 3.Sidewalk, path, and passenger prohibitions. No person shall (a) A person 
38.6 	must not operate a motorized bicycle upon a sidewalk at any time, except when such 
38.7 	operation is necessary for the most direct access to a roadway from a driveway, alley or 
38.8 	building. No person shall
38.9 	(b) A person must not operate a motorized bicycle on a bicycle path or shared use path 
38.10 	at any time.
38.11 	(c) A person must not operate a motorized bicycle that is carrying any person other than 
38.12 	the operator, except as allowed under subdivision 2.
38.13 		Subd. 4.Headlight requirement. The provisions of section 169.974, subdivision 5, 
38.14 	paragraph (k) (l), apply to motorized bicycles that are equipped with headlights. A new 
38.15 	motorized bicycle sold or offered for sale in Minnesota must be equipped with a headlight.
38.16 		Subd. 5.Other operation requirements and prohibitions. (a) A person operating a 
38.17 	motorized bicycle on a roadway shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or 
38.18 	edge of the roadway except in one of the following situations:
38.19 	(1) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction;
38.20 	(2) when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; 
38.21 	or
38.22 	(3) when reasonably necessary to avoid conditions, including fixed or moving objects, 
38.23 	vehicles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or narrow width lanes, that make it unsafe 
38.24 	to continue along the right-hand curb or edge.
38.25 	(b) Persons operating motorized bicycles on a roadway may not ride more than two 
38.26 	abreast and may not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic. On a laned 
38.27 	roadway, a person operating a motorized bicycle shall ride within a single lane.
38.28 	(c) This section does not permit the operation of A motorized bicycle must not be operated 
38.29 	on a bicycle path or bicycle lane that is reserved for the exclusive use of nonmotorized 
38.30 	traffic.
38.31 		Subd. 6.Labeling. The manufacturer or distributor of a motorized bicycle must apply 
38.32 	a label to the motorized bicycle that is permanently affixed in a prominent location. The 
39.1 	label must contain the top assisted speed and the motor wattage of the motorized bicycle, 
39.2 	and must be printed in a legible font with at least 9-point type.
39.3 		Subd. 7.Electrical safety standards. No person may sell a motorized bicycle powered 
39.4 	by an electric motor unless the motorized bicycle:
39.5 	(1) has been certified by an independent third party ISO-17065 certified laboratory for 
39.6 	compliance with ANSI/CAN/UL Standard 2272 and bears the certification mark of the 
39.7 	laboratory; or
39.8 	(2) has been certified by the vehicle manufacturer for compliance with SAE International 
39.9 	standard J2929 or a similar applicable electrical safety standard approved by the 
39.10 	commissioner of public safety.

39.11 	Sec. 35. [169.2231] MOTORIZED BICYCLE SAFETY COORDINATOR.
39.12 		Subdivision 1.Motorized bicycle safety coordinator. There is established a position 
39.13 	of motorized bicycle safety coordinator in the Department of Public Safety, within the Office 
39.14 	of Traffic Safety. The commissioner of public safety shall designate the coordinator.
39.15 		Subd. 2.Duties. The duties of the coordinator include:
39.16 	(1) educating state and local law enforcement and the public about the laws governing 
39.17 	electric-assisted bicycles, motorized bicycles, motorized foot scooters, other micromobility 
39.18 	devices, and motorcycles;
39.19 	(2) assisting state and local law enforcement in identifying and categorizing the vehicles 
39.20 	described in clause (1);
39.21 	(3) creating and maintaining a database of manufacturers of the vehicles in clause (1) 
39.22 	that classifies the manufacturers' products under state law;
39.23 	(4) providing timely support to law enforcement to assist in identifying vehicles and 
39.24 	applicable state law and rules; and
39.25 	(5) providing technical assistance and advice related to the investigation and enforcement 
39.26 	of sections 169.222, 169.223, and 325F.661.
39.27 		Subd. 3.Requirements. The motorized bicycle safety coordinator must consult with 
39.28 	the active transportation advisory committee regarding educational materials, vehicle 
39.29 	classifications, and any policy recommendations provided under subdivision 2.

40.1 	Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.448, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
40.2 		Subdivision 1.Restrictions on appearance; misdemeanor. (a) A bus that is not used 
40.3 	as a school bus must not be operated on a street or highway unless it is painted a color 
40.4 	significantly different than national school bus glossy yellow.
40.5 	(b) A bus that is not used as a school bus or Head Start bus may not be operated if it is 
40.6 	equipped with school bus or Head Start bus-related equipment and printing.
40.7 	(c) A violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor.
40.8 	(d) This subdivision does not apply to a school bus owned by or under contract to a 
40.9 	school district operated as a charter or leased bus.
40.10 	(e) This subdivision does not apply to a school bus operated by a licensed child care 
40.11 	provider if:
40.12 	(1) the stop-signal arm is removed;
40.13 	(2) the lighting systems for prewarning flashing amber signals, flashing red signals, and 
40.14 	supplemental warnings under section 169.4503, subdivision 31, are deactivated;
40.15 	(3) the school bus is identified as a "child care bus" in letters at least eight inches high 
40.16 	on the front and rear top of the bus;
40.17 	(4) the name, address, and telephone number of the owner or operator of the bus is 
40.18 	identified on each front door of the bus in letters not less than three inches high; and
40.19 	(5) the conditions under section 171.02, subdivision 2a, paragraphs (a) to (j) and (l), 
40.20 	have been met.
40.21 	(f) This subdivision does not apply to a bus operated by a licensed commercial driver 
40.22 	training school under sections 171.33 to 171.41. The bus's stop-signal arm, and lighting 
40.23 	systems for prewarning flashing amber signals, flashing red signals, and supplemental 
40.24 	warnings under section 169.4503, subdivision 31, must not be used on a public street or 
40.25 	highway.

40.26 	Sec. 37. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.449, is amended by adding a subdivision 
40.27 	to read:
40.28 		Subd. 3.USDOT number. Any person, district, or operator providing school 
40.29 	transportation using a school bus, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 71, must apply 
40.30 	for a USDOT number to be used for tracking inspections conducted pursuant to section 
40.31 	169.451.

41.1 	Sec. 38. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.454, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
41.2 		Subd. 5.First aid kit and Body fluids cleanup kit. A minimum of a ten-unit first aid 
41.3 	kit, and a body fluids cleanup kit is required. They The kit must be contained in a removable, 
41.4 	moisture- and dust-proof containers container mounted in an accessible place within the 
41.5 	driver's compartment and must be marked to indicate their the kit's identity and location.

41.6 	Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.454, is amended by adding a subdivision 
41.7 	to read:
41.8 		Subd. 5a.First aid kit. A first aid kit meeting the requirements as defined in the current 
41.9 	version of the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures (NSTSP) must 
41.10 	be provided in vehicles model year 2027 and newer. All other vehicles may contain a 
41.11 	minimum of a ten-unit first aid kit, as specified in Minnesota Rules 1993, part 3520.5120, 
41.12 	or a first aid kit meeting the requirements of the NSTSP. After January 1, 2030, all type III 
41.13 	vehicles must be equipped with a first aid kit meeting the requirements of the NSTSP.

41.14 	Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.974, is amended by adding a subdivision 
41.15 	to read:
41.16 		Subd. 8.Electrical safety standards. No person may sell a motorcycle powered by an 
41.17 	electric motor unless the motorcycle has been certified by the vehicle manufacturer for 
41.18 	compliance with:
41.19 	(1) the latest revision of SAE International standard J2929; or
41.20 	(2) a similar applicable standard from SAE International, International Organization for 
41.21 	Standardization (ISO), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), or 
41.22 	International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), or another electrical safety standard.
41.23 	A standard under clause (2) must be approved by the commissioner of public safety.

41.24 	Sec. 41. [169.981] SALE OR TRANSFER OF PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLE.
41.25 		Subdivision 1.Definition. For purposes of this section, "Public safety vehicle" has the 
41.26 	same meaning as "authorized emergency vehicle" in section 169.011, subdivision 3.
41.27 		Subd. 2.Prohibition. A person may not sell or transfer a public safety vehicle to the 
41.28 	public unless the person first removes any equipment or insignia that could mislead a 
41.29 	reasonable person to believe that the vehicle is a public safety vehicle, including any 
41.30 	emergency light, siren, amber warning light, spotlight, grill light, antenna, emblem, outline 
41.31 	of an emblem, or emergency vehicle equipment.
42.1 		Subd. 3.Certificate of compliance. (a) Public safety agencies, before consummating 
42.2 	the sale or transfer of a public safety vehicle, must provide a certificate of compliance to 
42.3 	the transferee confirming that the vehicle has had the public safety markings removed.
42.4 	(b) Sellers and auction houses, before consummating the sale or transfer of a public 
42.5 	safety vehicle, must provide a certificate of compliance to the transferee confirming that 
42.6 	the vehicle has had the public safety markings removed.
42.7 	(c) The commissioner of public safety must design a standard certificate of compliance 
42.8 	form and make the form publicly available without fee on the agency's publicly accessible 
42.9 	website using existing appropriations.
42.10 		Subd. 4.Violations. (a) A person who sells or transfers a public safety vehicle to the 
42.11 	public in violation of this section is liable for:
42.12 	(1) damages proximately caused by the use of that vehicle during the commission of a 
42.13 	crime; and
42.14 	(2) a civil penalty of $2,500.
42.15 	(b) Civil penalties collected under this subdivision must be deposited in the Minnesota 
42.16 	victims of crime account created in section 299A.708.
42.17 		Subd. 5.Enforcement. The attorney general may bring an action to recover the civil 
42.18 	penalty established under subdivision 4.
42.19 		Subd. 6.Exemption. Sales or transfers of public safety vehicles to members of the public 
42.20 	for purpose of collection or display are exempt from the requirements of this section if the 
42.21 	vehicle is owned and operated solely as a collector's item and not for general transportation 
42.22 	purposes and is registered under section 168.10, subdivision 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1g, or 1h.

42.23 	Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
42.24 		Subdivision 1.Persons not eligible. The department shall not issue a driver's license:
42.25 	(1) to any person under 18 years unless:
42.26 	(i) the applicant is 16 or 17 years of age and has a previously issued valid license from 
42.27 	another state or country or the applicant has, for the 12 consecutive months preceding 
42.28 	application, held a provisional license and during that time has incurred (A) no conviction 
42.29 	for a violation of section 169A.20, 169A.33, 169A.35, sections 169A.50 to 169A.53, or 
42.30 	section 171.177, (B) no conviction for a crash-related moving violation, and (C) not more 
42.31 	than one conviction for a moving violation that is not crash related. "Moving violation" 
43.1 	means a violation of a traffic regulation but does not include a parking violation, vehicle 
43.2 	equipment violation, or warning citation;
43.3 	(ii) the application for a license is approved by (A) either parent when both reside in the 
43.4 	same household as the minor applicant or, if otherwise, then (B) the parent or spouse of the 
43.5 	parent having custody or, in the event there is no court order for custody, then (C) the parent 
43.6 	or spouse of the parent with whom the minor is living or, if subitems (A) to (C) do not apply, 
43.7 	then (D) the guardian having custody of the minor, (E) the foster parent or director of the 
43.8 	transitional living program in which the child resides or, in the event a person under the age 
43.9 	of 18 has no living father, mother, or guardian, or is married or otherwise legally 
43.10 	emancipated, then (F) the minor's adult spouse, adult close family member, or adult employer; 
43.11 	provided, that the approval required by this item contains a verification of the age of the 
43.12 	applicant and the identity of the parent, guardian, adult spouse, adult close family member, 
43.13 	or adult employer; and
43.14 	(iii) the applicant presents a certification by the person who approves the application 
43.15 	under item (ii), stating that the applicant has driven a motor vehicle accompanied by and 
43.16 	under supervision of a licensed driver at least 21 years of age for at least ten hours during 
43.17 	the period of provisional licensure;
43.18 	(2) to any person who is 18 years of age or younger, unless the person has applied for, 
43.19 	been issued, and possessed the appropriate instruction permit for a minimum of six months, 
43.20 	and, with respect to a person under 18 years of age, a provisional license for a minimum of 
43.21 	12 months;
43.22 	(3) to any person who is 19 years of age or older, unless that person has applied for, 
43.23 	been issued, and possessed the appropriate instruction permit for a minimum of three months;
43.24 	(4) to any person whose license has been suspended during the period of suspension 
43.25 	except that a suspended license may be reinstated during the period of suspension upon the 
43.26 	licensee furnishing proof of financial responsibility in the same manner as provided in the 
43.27 	Minnesota No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act;
43.28 	(5) to any person whose license has been revoked except upon furnishing proof of 
43.29 	financial responsibility in the same manner as provided in the Minnesota No-Fault 
43.30 	Automobile Insurance Act and if otherwise qualified;
43.31 	(6) to any drug-dependent person, as defined in section 254A.02, subdivision 5;
43.32 	(7) to any person who has been adjudged legally incompetent by reason of mental illness, 
43.33 	mental deficiency, or inebriation, and has not been restored to capacity, unless the department 
44.1 	is satisfied that the person is competent to operate a motor vehicle with safety to persons 
44.2 	or property;
44.3 	(8) to any person who is required by this chapter to take a vision, knowledge, or road 
44.4 	examination, unless the person has successfully passed the examination. An applicant who 
44.5 	fails four road tests must complete a minimum of six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction 
44.6 	with an approved instructor before taking the road test again;
44.7 	(9) to any person who is required under the Minnesota No-Fault Automobile Insurance 
44.8 	Act to deposit proof of financial responsibility and who has not deposited the proof;
44.9 	(10) to any person when the commissioner has good cause to believe that the operation 
44.10 	of a motor vehicle on the highways by the person would be inimical to public safety or 
44.11 	welfare;
44.12 	(11) to any person when, in the opinion of the commissioner, the person is afflicted with 
44.13 	or suffering from a physical or mental disability or disease that will affect the person in a 
44.14 	manner as to prevent the person from exercising reasonable and ordinary control over a 
44.15 	motor vehicle while operating it upon the highways;
44.16 	(12) to a person who is unable to read and understand official signs regulating, warning, 
44.17 	and directing traffic;
44.18 	(13) to a child for whom a court has ordered denial of driving privileges under section 
44.19 	260C.201, subdivision 1, or 260B.235, subdivision 5, until the period of denial is completed; 
44.20 	or
44.21 	(14) to any person whose license has been canceled, during the period of cancellation.; 
44.22 	or
44.23 	(15) to any person 20 years of age or under who has not completed a driver education 
44.24 	program that includes both classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training.

44.25 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective July 1, 2028.

44.26 	Sec. 43. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.07, is amended by adding a subdivision to 
44.27 	read:
44.28 		Subd. 6c.Speech condition identifier. (a) Upon the written request of the applicant, 
44.29 	the commissioner must issue a driver's license or Minnesota identification card bearing a 
44.30 	graphic or written identifier for a speech condition or disorder, including but not limited to 
44.31 	stuttering. The commissioner must not include any specific medical information on the 
44.32 	driver's license or Minnesota identification card.
45.1 	(b) On request of the applicant and payment of the required fee, the department must 
45.2 	issue a replacement or renewal license or identification card without the designation.

45.3 	Sec. 44. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.12, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
45.4 		Subd. 1a.Driver and vehicle services information system; security and auditing. (a) 
45.5 	The commissioner must establish written procedures to ensure that only individuals 
45.6 	authorized by law may enter, update, or access not public data collected, created, or 
45.7 	maintained by the driver and vehicle services information system. An authorized individual's 
45.8 	ability to enter, update, or access data in the system must correspond to the official duties 
45.9 	or training level of the individual and to the statutory authorization granting access for that 
45.10 	purpose. All queries and responses, and all actions in which data are entered, updated, 
45.11 	accessed, shared, or disseminated, must be recorded in a data audit trail. Data contained in 
45.12 	the audit trail are public to the extent the data are not otherwise classified by law.
45.13 	(b) If the commissioner determines that an individual willfully entered, updated, accessed, 
45.14 	shared, or disseminated data in violation of state or federal law, the commissioner must 
45.15 	impose disciplinary action. If an individual willfully gained access to data without 
45.16 	authorization by law, the commissioner must forward the matter to the appropriate 
45.17 	prosecuting authority for prosecution. The commissioner must not impose disciplinary 
45.18 	action against an individual who properly accessed data to complete an authorized transaction 
45.19 	or to resolve an issue that did not result in a completed authorized transaction.
45.20 	(c) The commissioner must establish a process that allows an individual who was subject 
45.21 	to disciplinary action to appeal the action. If the commissioner imposes disciplinary action, 
45.22 	the commissioner must notify the individual in writing of the action, explain the reason for 
45.23 	the action, and explain how to appeal the action. The commissioner must transmit the 
45.24 	notification within five calendar days of the action.
45.25 	(d) The commissioner must arrange for an independent biennial audit of the driver and 
45.26 	vehicle services information system to determine whether data currently in the system are 
45.27 	classified correctly, how the data are used, and to verify compliance with this subdivision. 
45.28 	The results of the audit are public. No later than 30 days following completion of the audit, 
45.29 	the commissioner must provide a report summarizing the audit results to the commissioner 
45.30 	of administration; the chairs and ranking minority members of the committees of the house 
45.31 	of representatives and the senate with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance, 
45.32 	public safety, and data practices; and the Legislative Commission on Data Practices and 
45.33 	Personal Data Privacy. The report must be submitted as required under section 3.195, except 
45.34 	that printed copies are not required.
46.1 	(e) (d) For purposes of this subdivision, "disciplinary action" means a formal or informal 
46.2 	disciplinary measure, including but not limited to requiring corrective action or suspending 
46.3 	or revoking the individual's access to the driver and vehicle information system.

46.4 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.

46.5 	Sec. 45. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.12, subdivision 7b, is amended to read:
46.6 		Subd. 7b.Data privacy; noncompliant license or identification card. (a) With respect 
46.7 	to noncompliant licenses or identification cards, the commissioner is prohibited from:
46.8 	(1) electronically disseminating outside the state data that is not disseminated as of May 
46.9 	19, 2017; or
46.10 	(2) utilizing any electronic validation or verification system accessible from or maintained 
46.11 	outside the state that is not in use as of May 19, 2017.
46.12 	(b) The limitations in paragraph (a) do not apply to the extent necessary to:
46.13 	(1) maintain compliance with the driver's license compact under section 171.50 and 
46.14 	applicable federal law governing commercial driver's licenses;
46.15 	(2) perform identity verification as part of an application for a replacement Social Security 
46.16 	card issued by the Social Security Administration; and
46.17 	(3) perform identity verification for a program participant in the Transportation Security 
46.18 	Administration's Registered Traveler program who has voluntarily provided their Minnesota 
46.19 	driver's license or identification card to confirm their identity to a private entity operating 
46.20 	under the Registered Traveler program.; and
46.21 	(4) validate or verify a United States passport, certificate of citizenship, or certificate of 
46.22 	naturalization submitted with an application for a noncompliant license or identification 
46.23 	card.
46.24 	(c) For purposes of paragraph (b), clause (3), the information provided for identity 
46.25 	verification is limited to name, date of birth, the license or identification card's identification 
46.26 	number, issuance date, expiration date, and credential security features which does not 
46.27 	include facial recognition.
46.28 	(d) For purposes of this subdivision, "outside the state" includes federal agencies, states 
46.29 	other than Minnesota, organizations operating under agreement among the states, and private 
46.30 	entities.
47.1 	(e) Prior to disclosing to a data requester, other than the data subject, any data on 
47.2 	individuals relating to a noncompliant driver's license or identification card, the commissioner 
47.3 	or a driver's license agent must require the data requester to certify that the data requester 
47.4 	must not use the data for civil immigration enforcement purposes or disclose the data to a 
47.5 	state or federal government entity that primarily enforces immigration law or to any employee 
47.6 	or agent of any such government entity. A data requester who violates the certification 
47.7 	required in this paragraph may be liable in a civil action brought under section 13.08, may 
47.8 	be subject to criminal penalties under section 13.09, may have subsequent requests for 
47.9 	noncompliant driver's license or identification card data be denied by the commissioner, 
47.10 	and may lose access to the driver records subscription service under section 168.327. A 
47.11 	certification form used by the commissioner or a driver's license agent under this paragraph 
47.12 	must include information about penalties that apply for violations.

47.13 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective October 1, 2026, for noncompliant license 
47.14 	and identification card applications submitted on or after that date.

47.15 	Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.187, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
47.16 		Subdivision 1.Suspension required. The commissioner shall suspend the driver's license 
47.17 	of a person:
47.18 	(1) for whom a peace officer has made the certification described in section 629.344 
47.19 	that probable cause exists to believe that the person violated section 609.2112, subdivision 
47.20 	1, paragraph (a), clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), (3), (4), 
47.21 	(5), or (6); subdivision 2, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); or subdivision 3, clause (2), (3), 
47.22 	(4), (5), or (6); or 609.2114, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6), or 
47.23 	subdivision 2, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); or
47.24 	(2) who has been formally charged with a violation of section 609.20, 609.205, 609.2112, 
47.25 	609.2113, or 609.2114, resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle.

47.26 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to 
47.27 	certifications made on or after that date.

47.28 	Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 171.187, subdivision 3, is amended 
47.29 	to read:
47.30 		Subd. 3.Credit. If a person whose driver's license was suspended under subdivision 1 
47.31 	is later convicted of the underlying offense that resulted in the suspension and the 
47.32 	commissioner revokes the person's license, the commissioner shall credit the time accrued 
48.1 	under the suspension period toward the revocation period imposed under section 171.178, 
48.2 	subdivision 6, or for violations of section:
48.3 	(1) 609.20;
48.4 	(2) 609.205;
48.5 	(3) 609.2112, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), (7), or (8);
48.6 	(4) 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (1), (7), or (8); subdivision 2, clause (1), (7), or (8); 
48.7 	or subdivision 3, clause (1), (7), or (8); or
48.8 	(5) 609.2114, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), (7), or (8), or subdivision 2, clause 
48.9 	(1), (7), or (8).

48.10 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2026.

48.11 	Sec. 48. [174.205] RESILIENT PAVEMENT PROGRAM.
48.12 		Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have 
48.13 	the meanings given.
48.14 	(b) "Baseline project" means a trunk highway project without revision to pavement 
48.15 	design life.
48.16 	(c) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of transportation.
48.17 	(d) "Modified project" means a project that is revised or under a revision analysis to 
48.18 	contain a modified pavement design life using funds provided under the program.
48.19 	(e) "Pavement cost" means the estimated total cost of pavement items, including pavement 
48.20 	foundation, for the project, in conformance with standard specifications for construction 
48.21 	established by the commissioner.
48.22 	(f) "Program" means the resilient pavement program under this section.
48.23 		Subd. 2.Program established. Subject to available funds, the commissioner must 
48.24 	establish a resilient pavement program to provide supplemental funding for revisions to 
48.25 	pavement design of trunk highway projects on the basis of long-term cost effectiveness.
48.26 		Subd. 3.Administration. (a) In implementing the program, the commissioner must:
48.27 	(1) establish procedures for identification, analysis, and selection of projects that receive 
48.28 	funding and are accordingly revised in the pavement design; and
48.29 	(2) specify a modified pavement design life, whether through pavement material, 
48.30 	pavement foundation, or a combination, that is at least 50 years for modified projects.
49.1 	(b) The commissioner must determine pavement design life using the current standard 
49.2 	models used by the department for pavement design.
49.3 		Subd. 4.Project eligibility; cost effectiveness. (a) To be eligible for funds under the 
49.4 	program, a project must:
49.5 	(1) be for trunk highway construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or improvement;
49.6 	(2) be included in a prior or the current state transportation improvement program or 
49.7 	capital highway investment plan with a proposed design life of less than or equal to 20 
49.8 	years;
49.9 	(3) be a modified project with a pavement design life as specified under subdivision 3, 
49.10 	paragraph (a), clause (2); and
49.11 	(4) have a cost-effectiveness ratio, as calculated under paragraph (b), that equals or is 
49.12 	greater than one.
49.13 	(b) The cost-effectiveness ratio is calculated as:
49.14 	(1) the pavement cost of the baseline project, divided by the pavement design life of the 
49.15 	baseline project; divided by
49.16 	(2) the pavement cost of the modified project, divided by the modified pavement design 
49.17 	life.
49.18 		Subd. 5.Use of funds. (a) For a project selected under the program, the commissioner 
49.19 	may expend program funds for up to 110 percent of the difference in anticipated pavement 
49.20 	costs between the modified project and the baseline project.
49.21 	(b) The commissioner must not expend funds under the program for program delivery.
49.22 		Subd. 6.Public information.  The commissioner must publish information regarding 
49.23 	the program on the department's website. The information must include:
49.24 	(1) a description of program implementation;
49.25 	(2) identification of projects analyzed and selected under the program; and
49.26 	(3) for each project selected, an overview that includes a brief project description, the 
49.27 	pavement design changes, and information on expenditures from program funds.

49.28 	Sec. 49. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.38, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
49.29 		Subd. 6.Use of funds. (a) The commissioner must determine permissible uses of financial 
49.30 	assistance under this section, which are limited to:
50.1 	(1) construction and maintenance of bicycle, trail, and pedestrian infrastructure, including 
50.2 	but not limited to safe routes to school infrastructure and bicycle facilities and centers; and
50.3 	(2) noninfrastructure programming, including activities as specified in section 174.40, 
50.4 	subdivision 7a, paragraph (b).
50.5 	(b) Of the amount made available in each fiscal year, the first ten percent, up to $500,000,
50.6 	is for grants programming to develop, maintain, and implement active transportation safety 
50.7 	curriculum for youth ages five to 14 years old, and if remaining funds are available, for (1) 
50.8 	youth ages 15 to 17 years old, (2) adult active transportation safety programs, and (3) adult 
50.9 	learn-to-ride programs. The curriculum must include resources for teachers and must meet 
50.10 	the model training materials requirements under section 123B.935, subdivision 4.

50.11 	Sec. 50. [174.68] TRUCK PARKING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
50.12 		Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have 
50.13 	the meanings given.
50.14 	(b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of transportation.
50.15 	(c) "Program" means the truck parking improvement program established in this section.
50.16 		Subd. 2.Program established. A truck parking improvement program is established 
50.17 	to support improvements related to truck parking access, availability, and safety. Money 
50.18 	may be appropriated from the trunk highway fund or the general fund for truck parking 
50.19 	capacity improvements at public, private, or partnership-operated sites.
50.20 		Subd. 3.Program administration. (a) The commissioner must establish program 
50.21 	requirements in conformance with this section, including but not limited to a competitive 
50.22 	process for project evaluation and discretionary award of financial assistance.
50.23 	(b) The commissioner must conduct a solicitation for projects under the program in each 
50.24 	fiscal year for which money is available. The commissioner must make reasonable efforts 
50.25 	to publicize each solicitation among all eligible recipients.
50.26 	(c) The commissioner may authorize expenditures, provide grants, enter into partnerships 
50.27 	with local governments or private entities, including truck stops, or provide other financial 
50.28 	assistance for a truck parking improvement project.
50.29 	(d) The commissioner is prohibited from expending more than three percent of available 
50.30 	money in a fiscal year under this section on program administration.
50.31 	(e) No actions taken under this section are to be construed as authorizing the 
50.32 	commercialization of any public rest area.
51.1 		Subd. 4.Eligibility. Eligible recipients of financial assistance under this section are:
51.2 	(1) the Department of Transportation;
51.3 	(2) a county;
51.4 	(3) a statutory or home rule charter city that receives aid from the municipal state-aid 
51.5 	street fund under chapter 162;
51.6 	(4) a statutory or home rule charter city or a town in partnership with a political 
51.7 	subdivision under clause (2) or (3);
51.8 	(5) a metropolitan planning organization;
51.9 	(6) a public or private port authority;
51.10 	(7) an established truck stop business, commercial warehouse site, large retail company, 
51.11 	or trucking service repair company; and
51.12 	(8) an entity operating under a public-private partnership authorized by the commissioner.
51.13 		Subd. 5.Project evaluation. In developing and maintaining criteria to evaluate 
51.14 	applications, the commissioner must gather input from the Minnesota Freight Advisory 
51.15 	Committee and consult with the Statewide Freight Investment Committee.
51.16 		Subd. 6.Use of money. Financial assistance under the program may be used for:
51.17 	(1) predesign, design, engineering, acquisition of land or permanent easements, 
51.18 	environmental analysis and remediation, construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of 
51.19 	truck parking facilities;
51.20 	(2) construction and maintenance of truck parking information systems;
51.21 	(3) construction and maintenance of bathroom facilities that serve truck parking facilities;
51.22 	(4) installation and relocation of utilities necessary for additional truck parking capacity;
51.23 	(5) local match for federal grants for truck safety, truck parking, and hydrogen or electric 
51.24 	truck fueling improvements;
51.25 	(6) truck parking studies; and
51.26 	(7) lighting, fencing, or security systems that are appurtenant to the construction of new 
51.27 	parking spaces at a public rest area, an established truck stop business, commercial warehouse 
51.28 	site, large retail company, or trucking service repair company.
51.29 		Subd. 7.Public information. The commissioner must publish information regarding 
51.30 	the program on the department's website. The information must include:
52.1 	(1) an overview of program requirements and implementation;
52.2 	(2) identification of all projects considered in each project selection round; and
52.3 	(3) a review of each selected project, with amounts and sources of funding.

52.4 	Sec. 51. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216D.01, is amended by adding a subdivision 
52.5 	to read:
52.6 		Subd. 2a.Electronic positive response. "Electronic positive response" means an 
52.7 	electronic notification from an operator to the notification center regarding the status of a 
52.8 	locate in the area of a proposed excavation or boundary survey.

52.9 	Sec. 52. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216D.03, is amended by adding a subdivision 
52.10 	to read:
52.11 		Subd. 6.Electronic positive response. The notification center must make an electronic 
52.12 	positive response from an operator available to the relevant excavator through electronic 
52.13 	means.

52.14 	Sec. 53. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216D.04, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
52.15 		Subd. 3.Locating underground facility; operator. (a) Prior to the conclusion of the 
52.16 	locate period, an operator must locate and mark or otherwise provide the approximate 
52.17 	horizontal location of the underground facilities of the operator and provide readily available 
52.18 	information regarding the operator's abandoned and out-of-service underground facilities 
52.19 	as shown on maps, drawings, diagrams, or other records used in the operator's normal course 
52.20 	of business, without cost to the excavator. Prior to the conclusion of the locate period, an 
52.21 	operator must provide an electronic positive response through the notification center for 
52.22 	the notice of excavation. The excavator must determine the precise location of the 
52.23 	underground facility, without damage, before excavating within two feet of the marked 
52.24 	location of the underground facility.
52.25 	(b) Within 96 hours or the time specified in the notice, whichever is later, after receiving 
52.26 	a notice for boundary survey from the notification center, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, 
52.27 	and holidays, unless otherwise agreed to between the land surveyor and operator, an operator 
52.28 	must locate and mark or otherwise provide the approximate horizontal location of the 
52.29 	underground facilities of the operator, without cost to the land surveyor. Prior to the 
52.30 	conclusion of the time period under this paragraph, an operator must provide an electronic 
52.31 	positive response through the notification center for the notice for boundary survey.
53.1 	(c) For the purpose of this section, the approximate horizontal location of the underground 
53.2 	facilities is a strip of land two feet on either side of the underground facilities.
53.3 	(d) Markers used to designate the approximate horizontal location of underground 
53.4 	facilities are subject to the following requirements:
53.5 	(1) markers must be a combination of paint markings and at least one of the following: 
53.6 	(i) a flag or flags, (ii) a stake or stakes, or (iii) a whisker or whiskers;
53.7 	(2) all markers under clause (1) must follow the current color code standard used by the 
53.8 	American Public Works Association;
53.9 	(3) markers must be located within a plus or minus two-foot tolerance; and
53.10 	(4) the name of the operator must be indicated on each flag, stake, or whisker.
53.11 	If the surface being marked is hard, markers without flags, stakes, or whiskers may be used 
53.12 	but must comply with the color code standard and tolerance requirement under clauses (2) 
53.13 	and (3).
53.14 	(e) If the operator cannot complete marking of the excavation or boundary survey area 
53.15 	before the excavation or boundary survey start time stated in the notice, the operator must 
53.16 	promptly contact the excavator or land surveyor.
53.17 	(f) Operators must maintain maps, drawings, diagrams, or other records of any 
53.18 	underground facility abandoned or out-of-service after December 31, 1998.
53.19 	(g) An operator or other person providing information pursuant to this subdivision is 
53.20 	not responsible to any person, for any costs, claims, or damages for information provided 
53.21 	in good faith regarding abandoned, out-of-service, or private or customer-owned underground 
53.22 	facilities.
53.23 	(h) An operator must use geospatial location information or an equivalent technology 
53.24 	to develop as-built drawings of newly installed or newly abandoned facilities if exposed in 
53.25 	the excavation area. The requirements under this paragraph apply (1) on or after January 1, 
53.26 	2026, or (2) on or after January 1, 2027, for an operator that provided services to fewer than 
53.27 	10,000 customers in calendar year 2025.
53.28 	(i) An operator must provide up-to-date contact information to the notification center 
53.29 	(1) as the contact changes occur, to the extent practicable, and (2) on at least a quarterly 
53.30 	basis following a change in contact information. The contact information must include at 
53.31 	least one telephone number designated by the operator to reach a person or persons regarding 
53.32 	locates.

54.1 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2026, except that paragraph 
54.2 	(i) is effective January 1, 2027.

54.3 	Sec. 54. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 219.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to 
54.4 	read:
54.5 		Subd. 1a.Crossing bells. Notwithstanding this section or any other law or rule to the 
54.6 	contrary, the commissioner must not order or allow crossing bells to be silenced at any 
54.7 	railroad crossing equipped with an active warning system.

54.8 	Sec. 55. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 222.50, is amended to read:
54.9 	222.50 RAIL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
54.10 		Subdivision 1.Creation. There is created The rail service improvement program is 
54.11 	created to provide assistance for improvement of rail service in the state.
54.12 		Subd. 2.Identifying deteriorating rail line. The commissioner shall must identify those 
54.13 	rail lines that have deteriorated or are in danger of deteriorating so as to be unable to carry 
54.14 	the speeds and weights necessary to efficiently transport the goods and products moved or 
54.15 	sought to be moved on the lines.
54.16 		Subd. 3.Commissioner's powers; rules. The commissioner shall have has the power 
54.17 	to:
54.18 	(1) set priorities for the allocation and expenditure of money or in kind contributions 
54.19 	authorized under the rail service improvement program and develop criteria for eligibility 
54.20 	and approval of projects under the program. The criteria shall must include the anticipated 
54.21 	economic and social benefits to the state and to the area being served and the economic 
54.22 	viability of the project;
54.23 	(2) negotiate and enter into contracts for rail line rehabilitation or other rail service 
54.24 	improvement;
54.25 	(3) disburse state and federal money for rail service improvements; and
54.26 	(4) adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 222.46 to 222.54.
54.27 		Subd. 4.Contract. The commissioner may negotiate and enter into contracts for the 
54.28 	purpose of rail service improvement and may incorporate funds available from the federal 
54.29 	government. The participants in these contracts shall must be railroads, rail users, and the 
54.30 	department, and may be political subdivisions of the state and the federal government. In 
54.31 	such contracts, Participation by all parties shall in these contracts must be voluntary. The 
55.1 	commissioner may provide a portion of the money required to carry out the terms of any 
55.2 	such contract these contracts by expenditure from the a rail service improvement account.
55.3 		Subd. 5.Contractual conditions. In making any contract pursuant to subdivision 4, the 
55.4 	commissioner may:
55.5 	(1) stipulate minimum operating standards for rail lines designed to achieve reasonable 
55.6 	transportation service for shippers and to achieve best use of funds invested in rail line 
55.7 	rehabilitation;
55.8 	(2) require a portion of the total assistance for improving a rail line to be loaned to the 
55.9 	railroad by rail users and require the railroad to reimburse rail users for any loan on the 
55.10 	basis of use of the line and the revenues produced when the line has been improved;
55.11 	(3) determine the terms and conditions under which all or any portion of state funds 
55.12 	allocated shall must be repaid to the department by the railroads. Reimbursement may be 
55.13 	made as a portion of the increased revenue derived from the improved rail line. Any loan
55.14 	reimbursement received by the department pursuant to this clause shall for any project 
55.15 	financed with state general obligation bond funds must be deposited in the rail service 
55.16 	improvement account in the bond proceeds fund and shall any loan reimbursement received 
55.17 	by the department pursuant to this clause for any other projects must be deposited in the 
55.18 	rail service improvement account in the special revenue fund. Reimbursements received 
55.19 	under this clause must be appropriated exclusively for rehabilitating other rail lines in the 
55.20 	state pursuant to subdivision 4; and
55.21 	(4) to the extent not prohibited by federal law or regulation, require that when the railroad 
55.22 	elects to contract for portions of the rehabilitation work or rail service improvement, the 
55.23 	railroad must select a contractor who is experienced in rail rehabilitation work, and must 
55.24 	require the contractor to:
55.25 	(i) recruit any new workers from the area where the work is to be done; and
55.26 	(ii) pay workers under the contract wages that are equal to or greater than the wages the 
55.27 	railroad pays its own workers for similar work, but not less than twice the state minimum 
55.28 	wage that state-covered employers are required to pay under section 177.24, subdivision 1, 
55.29 	paragraph (a).
55.30 		Subd. 6.Grants. The commissioner may approve grants from the a rail service 
55.31 	improvement account for freight rail service improvements that support economic 
55.32 	development.
56.1 		Subd. 7.Expenditures. (a) The commissioner may expend money from the a rail service 
56.2 	improvement account for the following purposes:
56.3 	(1) to make transfers as provided under section 222.57 or to pay interest adjustments on 
56.4 	loans guaranteed under the state rail user and rail carrier loan guarantee program;
56.5 	(2) to pay a portion of the costs of capital improvement projects designed to improve 
56.6 	rail service of a rail user or a rail carrier;
56.7 	(3) to pay a portion of the costs of rehabilitation projects designed to improve rail service 
56.8 	of a rail user or a rail carrier;
56.9 	(4) to acquire, maintain, manage, and dispose of railroad right-of-way pursuant to the 
56.10 	state rail bank program;
56.11 	(5) to provide for aerial photography survey of proposed and abandoned railroad tracks 
56.12 	for the purpose of recording and reestablishing by analytical triangulation the existing 
56.13 	alignment of the inplace track;
56.14 	(6) to pay a portion of the costs of acquiring a rail line by a regional railroad authority 
56.15 	established pursuant to chapter 398A;
56.16 	(7) to pay the state matching portion of federal grants for rail-highway grade crossing 
56.17 	improvement projects;
56.18 	(8) to pay the nonfederal matching portion of federal grants for freight rail projects that 
56.19 	support economic development;
56.20 	(9) to fund rail planning studies; and
56.21 	(10) to pay a portion of the costs of capital improvement projects designed to improve 
56.22 	capacity or safety at rail yards.
56.23 	(b) All money derived by the commissioner from the disposition of railroad right-of-way 
56.24 	or of any other property acquired pursuant to sections 222.46 to 222.62shall must be 
56.25 	deposited in the rail service improvement account in the special revenue fund.

56.26 	Sec. 56. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299A.41, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
56.27 		Subd. 3.Killed in the line of duty. (a) "Killed in the line of duty" does not include any 
56.28 	deaths from natural causes, except as expressly provided in this subdivision. In the case of 
56.29 	a public safety officer, killed in the line of duty includes the death of a public safety officer 
56.30 	caused by accidental means while the public safety officer is acting in the course and scope 
56.31 	of duties as a public safety officer. Killed in the line of duty also means includes if a public 
57.1 	safety officer dies as the direct and proximate result of a heart attack, stroke, or vascular 
57.2 	rupture, that officer shall beis presumed to have died as the direct and proximate result of 
57.3 	a personal injury sustained in the line of duty if:
57.4 	(1) that officer, while on duty:
57.5 	(i) engaged in a situation, and that engagement involved nonroutine stressful or strenuous 
57.6 	physical activity in law enforcement, fire suppression, rescue, hazardous material response, 
57.7 	emergency medical services, prison security, disaster relief, or other emergency response 
57.8 	activity; or
57.9 	(ii) participated in a training exercise, and that participation involved nonroutine stressful 
57.10 	or strenuous physical activity;
57.11 	(2) that officer died as a result of a heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture suffered:
57.12 	(i) while engaging or participating under clause (1);
57.13 	(ii) while still on duty after engaging or participating under clause (1); or
57.14 	(iii) not later than 24 hours after engaging or participating under clause (1); and
57.15 	(3) the presumption is not overcome by competent medical evidence to the contrary.
57.16 	(b) "Killed in the line of duty" also means includes that the officer died due to suicide:
57.17 	(1) secondary to a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder as described in the most 
57.18 	recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by 
57.19 	the American Psychiatric Association; or
57.20 	(2) within 45 days of the end of exposure, while on duty, to a traumatic event.
57.21 	(c) "Killed in the line of duty" also includes that the officer died as a result of 
57.22 	complications caused by exposure sustained in the line of duty to any of the following 
57.23 	infectious diseases, viruses, or bacteria, if medical records identify the disease, virus, or 
57.24 	bacteria as a cause of or contributing factor to the death: COVID-19, influenza, hepatitis 
57.25 	B, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, meningitis, MRSA, whooping cough, or 
57.26 	streptococcus pneumoniae.

57.27 	EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. This section is effective the day following 
57.28 	final enactment and applies retroactively from February 1, 2020.

58.1 	Sec. 57. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299A.41, is amended by adding a subdivision 
58.2 	to read:
58.3 		Subd. 3a.Nonroutine strenuous physical activity. "Nonroutine strenuous physical 
58.4 	activity" means line-of-duty activity that:
58.5 	(1) is not an action of a clerical, administrative, or nonmanual nature;
58.6 	(2) is not performed as a matter of routine; and
58.7 	(3) entails an unusually high level of physical exertion.

58.8 	EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. This section is effective the day following 
58.9 	final enactment and applies retroactively from February 1, 2020.

58.10 	Sec. 58. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299A.41, is amended by adding a subdivision 
58.11 	to read:
58.12 		Subd. 3b.Nonroutine stressful or strenuous physical activity. "Nonroutine stressful 
58.13 	or strenuous physical activity" means nonroutine stressful physical activity or nonroutine 
58.14 	strenuous physical activity.

58.15 	EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. This section is effective the day following 
58.16 	final enactment and applies retroactively from February 1, 2020.

58.17 	Sec. 59. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299A.41, is amended by adding a subdivision 
58.18 	to read:
58.19 		Subd. 3c.Nonroutine stressful physical activity. "Nonroutine stressful physical activity" 
58.20 	means line-of-duty activity that:
58.21 	(1) is not an action of a clerical, administrative, or nonmanual nature;
58.22 	(2) is not performed as a matter of routine;
58.23 	(3) entails nonnegligible physical exertion; and
58.24 	(4) occurs:
58.25 	(i) with respect to a situation in which a public safety officer is engaged under 
58.26 	circumstances that objectively and reasonably:
58.27 	(A) pose or appear to pose significant dangers, threats, or hazards, or reasonably 
58.28 	foreseeable risks thereof, not faced by similarly situated members of the public in the 
58.29 	ordinary course; and
59.1 	(B) provoke, cause, or occasion an unusually high level of alarm, fear, or anxiety; or
59.2 	(ii) with respect to a training exercise in which a public safety officer participates under 
59.3 	circumstances that objectively and reasonably:
59.4 	(A) simulate in realistic fashion situations that pose significant dangers, threats, or 
59.5 	hazards; and
59.6 	(B) provoke, cause, or occasion an unusually high level of alarm, fear, or anxiety.

59.7 	EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. This section is effective the day following 
59.8 	final enactment and applies retroactively from February 1, 2020.

59.9 	Sec. 60. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299A.41, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
59.10 		Subd. 4.Public safety officer. "Public safety officer" includes:
59.11 	(1) a peace officer defined in section 626.84, subdivision 1, paragraph (c) or (d);
59.12 	(2) a correction officer employed at a correctional facility and charged with maintaining 
59.13 	the safety, security, discipline, and custody of inmates at the facility;
59.14 	(3) a corrections staff person working in a public agency and supervising offenders in 
59.15 	the community as defined in sections 243.05, subdivision 6; 244.19, subdivision 1; and 
59.16 	401.01, subdivision 2;
59.17 	(4) an individual employed on a full-time or part-time basis by the state or by a fire 
59.18 	department of a governmental subdivision of the state, who is engaged in any of the following 
59.19 	duties:
59.20 	(i) firefighting;
59.21 	(ii) emergency motor vehicle operation;
59.22 	(iii) investigation into the cause and origin of fires;
59.23 	(iv) the provision of emergency medical services; or
59.24 	(v) hazardous material responder;
59.25 	(5) a legally enrolled member of a volunteer or paid on-call fire department or member 
59.26 	of an independent nonprofit firefighting corporation who is engaged in the hazards of 
59.27 	firefighting;
59.28 	(6) a good samaritan while complying with the request or direction of a public safety 
59.29 	officer to assist the officer;
60.1 	(7) a reserve police officer or a reserve deputy sheriff while acting under the supervision 
60.2 	and authority of a political subdivision;
60.3 	(8) a driver or attendant with a licensed basic or advanced life-support transportation 
60.4 	service who is engaged in providing emergency care;
60.5 	(9) a first responder who is certified by the director of the Office of Emergency Medical 
60.6 	Services to perform basic emergency skills before the arrival of a licensed ambulance service 
60.7 	and who is a member of an organized service recognized by a local political subdivision to 
60.8 	respond to medical emergencies to provide initial medical care before the arrival of an 
60.9 	ambulance; and
60.10 	(10) a person, other than a state trooper, employed by the commissioner of public safety 
60.11 	and assigned to the State Patrol, whose primary employment duty is either Capitol security 
60.12 	or the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle laws and regulations.; and
60.13 	(11) a person formerly employed as a public safety officer under clauses (1) to (5) or 
60.14 	(7) to (10) if the person separated from service due to a duty disability, as defined in section 
60.15 	353.01, subdivision 41.

60.16 	EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. This section is effective the day following 
60.17 	final enactment and applies retroactively from February 1, 2020.

60.18 	Sec. 61. [299A.412] DETERMINING WHAT IS ROUTINE.
60.19 	Neither of the following is dispositive in determining whether an activity or action is 
60.20 	understood to have been performed as a matter of routine under section 299A.41:
60.21 	(1) being generally described by the public safety agency as routine or ordinary; or
60.22 	(2) the frequency with which the activity or action may be performed.

60.23 	EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. This section is effective the day following 
60.24 	final enactment and applies retroactively from February 1, 2020.

60.25 	Sec. 62. [299A.96] EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ELECTED 
60.26 	OFFICIALS.
60.27 		Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have 
60.28 	the meanings given.
60.29 	(b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety.
61.1 	(c) "Elected official" means a state executive officer, member of the legislature, justice 
61.2 	of the supreme court, or member of the state's federal congressional delegation.
61.3 		Subd. 2.Submitting contact information to commissioner. (a) For purposes of 
61.4 	subdivision 4, an elected official is encouraged to submit and verify annually by January 
61.5 	31 to the commissioner in a format prescribed by the commissioner the following 
61.6 	information:
61.7 	(1) primary residential address;
61.8 	(2) any secondary address in the state;
61.9 	(3) work telephone number;
61.10 	(4) home telephone number;
61.11 	(5) email address; and
61.12 	(6) list and contact information of immediate family members.
61.13 	(b) An elected official is encouraged to notify the commissioner as soon as possible after 
61.14 	changing any information under paragraph (a).
61.15 		Subd. 3.Data classification. All information submitted under subdivision 2 is classified 
61.16 	as private data on individuals under section 13.02, subdivision 12. The data may be accessed 
61.17 	by only authorized personnel for official public safety purposes when used or disclosed 
61.18 	under subdivision 4.
61.19 		Subd. 4.Using and disclosing information. (a) The commissioner may use or disclose 
61.20 	information under subdivision 2 only as follows:
61.21 	(1) to ensure the safety and security of elected officials or their immediate family 
61.22 	members; or
61.23 	(2) for law enforcement purposes when needed for protecting public safety.
61.24 	(b) Use or disclosure of the information under subdivision 2 is subject to the remedies 
61.25 	and penalties under sections 13.08 and 13.09.

61.26 	Sec. 63. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299D.03, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
61.27 		Subd. 2.Salary and reimbursement. (a) Each employee other than the chief supervisor, 
61.28 	lieutenant colonel, majors, captains, lieutenants, corporals, and sergeants hereinafter 
61.29 	designated shall be known as patrol troopers.
62.1 	(b) There may be appointed one lieutenant colonel; and such majors, captains, lieutenants, 
62.2 	corporals, sergeants, and troopers as the commissioner deems necessary to carry out the 
62.3 	duties and functions of the State Patrol. Persons in above-named positions shall be appointed 
62.4 	by law and have such duties as the commissioner may direct and, except for troopers, shall 
62.5 	be selected from the patrol troopers, corporals, sergeants, captains, lieutenants, and majors 
62.6 	who shall have had at least five years' experience as either patrol troopers, corporals, 
62.7 	sergeants, or supervisors.
62.8 	(c) The salary rates for all State Patrol troopers, corporals, and sergeants shall be deemed 
62.9 	to include $6 per day reimbursement for shift differential, meal and business expenses 
62.10 	incurred by State Patrol troopers, corporals, and sergeants in the performance of their 
62.11 	assigned duties in their patrol areas; business expenses include, but are not limited to: 
62.12 	uniform costs, home garaging of squad cars, and maintenance of home office.

62.13 	Sec. 64. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299D.03, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:
62.14 		Subd. 2a.Salary and benefits survey. (a) By January 1 of 2021, 2024, 2027, and 2030
62.15 	every odd-numbered year thereafter, the legislative auditor must conduct a compensation 
62.16 	and benefit survey of law enforcement officers in every police department:
62.17 	(1) in a city with a population in excess of 25,000, located in a metropolitan county, as 
62.18 	defined in section 473.121, subdivision 4, that is represented by a union certified by the 
62.19 	Bureau of Mediation Services; or
62.20 	(2) in a city of the first class.
62.21 	The State Patrol must also be included in the survey.
62.22 	(b) The legislative auditor must base the survey on compensation and benefits for the 
62.23 	past completed calendar year. The survey must be based on full-time equivalent employees. 
62.24 	The legislative auditor must calculate compensation using base salary, overtime wages, and 
62.25 	premium pay. Premium pay is payment that is received by a majority of employees and 
62.26 	includes but is not limited to education pay and longevity pay. The legislative auditor must 
62.27 	not include any payments made to officers or troopers for work performed for an entity 
62.28 	other than the agency that employs the officer or trooper, regardless of who makes the 
62.29 	payment. The legislative auditor must also include in the survey all benefits, including 
62.30 	insurance, retirement, and pension benefits. The legislative auditor must include contributions 
62.31 	from both the employee and employer when determining benefits.
62.32 	(c) The legislative auditor must compile the survey results into a report. The report must 
62.33 	show each department separately. For each department, the survey must include:
63.1 	(1) an explanation of the salary structure, and include minimum and maximum salaries 
63.2 	for each range or step; and.
63.3 	(2) an explanation of benefits offered, including the options that are offered and the 
63.4 	employee and employer contribution for each option.
63.5 	Wherever possible, the report must be designed so that the data for each department is in 
63.6 	the same table or grid format to facilitate easy comparison.
63.7 	(d) By January 15 of 2021, 2024, 2027, and 2030 every odd-numbered year thereafter, 
63.8 	the legislative auditor must transmit the survey report to the chairs and ranking minority 
63.9 	members of the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over the 
63.10 	State Patrol budget.
63.11 	(e) It is the legislature's intent to use the information in this study to compare salaries 
63.12 	between the identified police departments and the State Patrol and to make appropriate 
63.13 	increases to patrol trooper, captain, and lieutenant salaries. Nothing in this subdivision 
63.14 	precludes the collective bargaining of salaries or compensation in excess of salaries or 
63.15 	compensation supported by the salary survey. Salary adjustments for supervisory ranks, 
63.16 	including corporals, sergeants, lieutenants, and captains, must be proportionate to the salary 
63.17 	adjustments made for patrol troopers resulting from the survey. This subdivision does not 
63.18 	expand the scope of the salary survey beyond patrol troopers. For purposes of this paragraph, 
63.19 	"patrol troopers" has the meaning given in subdivision 2, paragraph (a).

63.20 	Sec. 65. [299D.14] VOLUNTEER CHAPLAINS.
63.21 		Subdivision 1.Volunteers permitted. The commissioner or the chief supervisor of the 
63.22 	State Patrol may recruit, train, and accept, without regard to personnel laws or rules, the 
63.23 	services of individuals without compensation as volunteer chaplains to support members 
63.24 	of the State Patrol in their roles and responsibilities under this chapter.
63.25 		Subd. 2.Incidental expenses. The chief supervisor may provide for the incidental 
63.26 	expenses of a volunteer chaplain, including transportation, lodging, and subsistence.
63.27 		Subd. 3.Application of law. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a volunteer 
63.28 	chaplain is not a state employee and is not subject to the provisions of law relating to state 
63.29 	employment, including but not limited to those governing hours of work, rates of 
63.30 	compensation, leave, unemployment benefits, and state employee benefits.

64.1 	Sec. 66. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 360.021, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
64.2 		Subdivision 1.Authority to establish. The commissioner is authorized and empowered, 
64.3 	on behalf of and in the name of this state, within the limitation of available appropriations, 
64.4 	to acquire, by purchase, gift, devise, lease, condemnation proceedings, or otherwise, property, 
64.5 	real or personal, for the purpose of establishing and constructing restricted landing areas 
64.6 	and other air navigation facilities and to acquire in like manner, own, control, establish, 
64.7 	construct, enlarge, improve, maintain, equip, operate, regulate, and police such restricted 
64.8 	landing areas and other air navigation facilities, either within or without this state; and to 
64.9 	make, prior to any such acquisition, investigations, surveys, and plans. The commissioner 
64.10 	may maintain, equip, operate, regulate, and police airports, either within or without this 
64.11 	state. The operation and maintenance of airports is an essential public service. The 
64.12 	commissioner may maintain at such airports facilities for the servicing of aircraft and for 
64.13 	the comfort and accommodation of air travelers. The commissioner may dispose of any 
64.14 	such property, airport, restricted landing area, or any other air navigation facility, by sale, 
64.15 	lease, or otherwise, in accordance with the laws of this state governing the disposition of 
64.16 	other like property of the state. The commissioner may not acquire or take over any restricted 
64.17 	landing area, or other air navigation facility without the consent of the owner. The 
64.18 	commissioner shall not acquire any additional state airports nor establish any additional 
64.19 	state-owned airports. The commissioner may erect, equip, operate, and maintain on any 
64.20 	airport buildings and equipment necessary and proper to maintain, and conduct such airport 
64.21 	and air navigation facilities connected therewith. The commissioner shall not expend money 
64.22 	for land acquisition, or for the construction, improvement, or maintenance of airports, or 
64.23 	for air navigation facilities for an airport, unless the municipality, county, or joint airport 
64.24 	zoning board involved has or is establishing a zoning authority for that airport, and the 
64.25 	authority has made a good-faith showing that it is in the process of and will complete with 
64.26 	due diligence, an airport zoning ordinance in accordance with sections 360.061 to 360.074. 
64.27 	The commissioner may provide funds to support airport safety projects that maintain existing 
64.28 	infrastructure, regardless of a zoning authority's efforts to complete a zoning regulation. 
64.29 	The commissioner may withhold funding from only the airport subject to the proposed 
64.30 	zoning ordinance. Notwithstanding the foregoing prohibition, the commissioner may continue 
64.31 	to maintain the state-owned airport at Pine Creek.

65.1 	Sec. 67. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 629.344, is amended to read:
65.2 	629.344 CRIMINAL VEHICULAR OPERATION AND MANSLAUGHTER; 
65.3 	CERTIFICATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE BY PEACE OFFICER.
65.4 	If a peace officer determines that probable cause exists to believe that a person has 
65.5 	violated section 609.2112, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); 
65.6 	609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); subdivision 2, clause (2), (3), (4), 
65.7 	(5), or (6); or subdivision 3, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); or 609.2114, subdivision 1, 
65.8 	paragraph (a), clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); or subdivision 2, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or 
65.9 	(6), the officer shall certify this determination and notify the commissioner of public safety.

65.10 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to 
65.11 	determinations by a peace officer that probable cause exists made on or after that date.

65.12 	Sec. 68. Laws 2024, chapter 104, article 1, section 2, the effective date, is amended to 
65.13 	read:

65.14 	EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. This section is effective the day following 
65.15 	final enactment and expires January 1, 2032. This section applies to contracts entered into 
65.16 	on or after the effective date but before January 1, 2032.

65.17 	Sec. 69. COORDINATION WITH METROPOLITAN COUNCIL.
 65.18 	(a) This section applies to the reconstruction of any segment of Hennepin County Road 
65.19 	22 that coincides with a segment of an arterial bus rapid transit candidate corridor, as adopted 
65.20 	by the Metropolitan Council in its transportation policy plan by July 1, 2026.
65.21 	(b) In order to minimize future construction related to enhanced bus stops that are part 
65.22 	of a potential separate future project of the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County must 
65.23 	coordinate with the Metropolitan Council to identify what infrastructure or provisions are 
65.24 	needed to accommodate implementation of enhanced bus stops with a roadway project 
65.25 	identified in paragraph (a).
65.26 	(c) Following identification of necessary infrastructure and provisions, Hennepin County 
65.27 	must incorporate into final design and construction of the roadway project elements consistent 
65.28 	with future construction of enhanced bus stops and coordinate with the Metropolitan Council 
65.29 	to install electrical, communications network, and other infrastructure consistent with 
65.30 	enhanced bus stop amenities wherever doing so would minimize future construction related 
65.31 	to enhanced bus stops.

66.1 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment without 
66.2 	local approval pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 645.023, subdivision 1.

66.3 	Sec. 70. DRIVER'S EDUCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
 66.4 		Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have 
66.5 	the meanings given.
66.6 	(b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of employment and economic development.
66.7 	(c) "Eligible entities" means a school district; city; county; town; local government unit; 
66.8 	federally recognized Tribe, as defined in United States Code, title 25, section 5304(e); or 
66.9 	nonprofit organization that provides assistance to low-income or disadvantaged youth.
66.10 	(d) "Eligible youth" means a person who is at least 15 years of age and not more than 
66.11 	24 years of age and meets one of the criteria specified in subdivision 4, paragraph (c).
66.12 	(e) "Driver's education" means an online self-paced or in-person driver's education course 
66.13 	offered by a public school or a commercial driver training school as defined in Minnesota 
66.14 	Statutes, section 171.33, subdivision 1, that is licensed and authorized to offer driver's 
66.15 	education courses in Minnesota.
66.16 	(f) "Driver's license" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 171.01, 
66.17 	subdivision 37.
66.18 		Subd. 2.Pilot program established. A driver's education financial assistance program 
66.19 	is established as a pilot project under the administration of the Department of Employment 
66.20 	and Economic Development to award grants to eligible entities to expand access and 
66.21 	availability to driver's education courses and drivers' licenses for eligible youth.
66.22 		Subd. 3.Administration. (a) The commissioner must solicit applications from eligible 
66.23 	entities and select not more than four eligible entities to participate in the pilot program. 
66.24 	The commissioner must solicit applications from and give special consideration to selecting 
66.25 	eligible entities to participate in the program that collectively have experience working with 
66.26 	urban, rural, suburban, and Tribal communities.
66.27 	(b) An eligible entity that wishes to participate in the program must demonstrate in its 
66.28 	application that it has:
66.29 	(1) existing capacity and expertise to identify eligible youth;
66.30 	(2) strong ties to the community it intends to work with; and
67.1 	(3) a plan to work with school districts and other community-based organizations to 
67.2 	identify and establish an application procedure to recruit and support up to 50 eligible youth 
67.3 	in the pilot program.
67.4 	(c) The commissioner must provide a grant to an eligible entity selected to participate 
67.5 	under this subdivision to provide financial assistance to eligible youth under this section.
67.6 		Subd. 4.Eligibility. (a) A person seeking financial assistance under the pilot program 
67.7 	must meet one of the following criteria:
67.8 	(1) has experienced homelessness in the last 24 months, as defined under the 
67.9 	McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, United States Code, title 42, section 1143a;
67.10 	(2) is a homeless youth, as defined by the Homeless Youth Act in Minnesota Statutes, 
67.11 	section 256K.45;
67.12 	(3) receives housing support under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256I;
67.13 	(4) is a child placed in foster care who is no more than 18 years old;
67.14 	(5) is a foster child who is at least 18 years old and no more than 21 years old and who 
67.15 	receives extended foster care benefits under Minnesota Statutes, section 142A.609 or 
67.16 	260C.451;
67.17 	(6) is a parent or legal custodian of a minor child who receives Minnesota family 
67.18 	investment program assistance under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 142G;
67.19 	(7) is a participant who is no more than 16 years old in a juvenile diversion or restorative 
67.20 	justice program;
67.21 	(8) is a child who is no more than 16 years old and who is out of school, out of work, 
67.22 	and enrolled in a workforce program; or
67.23 	(9) is a youth with a demonstrated and evidenced financial hardship, lack of valid driver's 
67.24 	license, and inability to secure driver's education instruction.
67.25 	(b) Assistance awarded under this section to an eligible youth must not exceed $500. 
67.26 	An eligible youth receiving an award under this section must use the funds to make use of 
67.27 	private or public driver's education pathways. Eligible uses of the funds include:
67.28 	(1) the full cost of attending driver's education, including behind-the-wheel instruction;
67.29 	(2) instructional permit and driver's license application fees;
67.30 	(3) the full cost of a road test, including rental or other fees related to use of a vehicle 
67.31 	for the test; or
68.1 	(4) other courses or materials designed to assist in securing a valid driver's license.
68.2 		Subd. 5.Records. (a) Participating eligible entities must keep records of financial 
68.3 	assistance awarded to individuals and all expenses associated with appropriated money.
68.4 	(b) A participating eligible entity must not use more than ten percent of the total 
68.5 	appropriation received for administrative costs.
68.6 		Subd. 6.Data collection and outcomes. To collect uniform data to measure the nature 
68.7 	and extent of the need for support to complete the driver's license process, participating 
68.8 	entities must collect and make available to the commissioner the following information:
68.9 	(1) the number of persons who applied for financial assistance;
68.10 	(2) the number of awards issued to eligible youth and the amount of financial assistance;
68.11 	(3) the average amount per award issued to eligible youth; and
68.12 	(4) the number of award recipients who were successful in acquiring a driver's license.
68.13 		Subd. 7.Reporting. (a) By February 1 of each year, participating entities must submit 
68.14 	a report to the commissioner itemizing all expenditures and grants made to individuals 
68.15 	during the previous calendar year. The report must be in the form and manner prescribed 
68.16 	by the commissioner. Participating entities must assist the commissioner in preparing the 
68.17 	report required under paragraph (b).
68.18 	(b) By January 15, 2028, the commissioner must submit a report to the chairs and ranking 
68.19 	minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation and 
68.20 	employment and economic development. The report must describe the activities of the pilot 
68.21 	program.
68.22 		Subd. 8.Expiration. The pilot program established under this section expires June 30, 
68.23 	2028.

68.24 	Sec. 71. PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN; ELECTRIC-ASSISTED AND 
68.25 	MOTORIZED BICYCLE SAFETY.
 68.26 	The commissioner of public safety must implement a statewide information campaign 
68.27 	to educate the public about the safe and lawful operation of electric-assisted and motorized 
68.28 	bicycles.

69.1 	Sec. 72. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER DEATH BENEFIT RETROACTIVE CLAIMS.
 69.2 	(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.47, claims for benefits arising 
69.3 	out of deaths occurring before July 1, 2026, that are eligible due to the retroactive changes 
69.4 	made in this act are timely if filed before July 1, 2028. Claims for benefits arising out of 
69.5 	deaths that occur on or after July 1, 2026, are subject to the limitation period under Minnesota 
69.6 	Statutes, section 299A.47.
69.7 	(b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.47, the commissioner of public 
69.8 	safety must:
69.9 	(1) review previously denied benefit claims for deaths occurring between February 1, 
69.10 	2020, and the effective date of this act;
69.11 	(2) determine whether the applicant is eligible for benefits based on the retroactive 
69.12 	application of the amendments made in this act; and
69.13 	(3) award applicable benefits according to Minnesota Statutes, sections 299A.41 to 
69.14 	299A.46.

69.15 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.

69.16 	Sec. 73. REPEALER.
 69.17 	(a) Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 161.14, subdivisions 6, 12, 12a, 15, 17, and 50, are 
69.18 	repealed.
69.19 	(b) Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 5, article 4, section 141, is repealed.
69.20 	(c) Minnesota Rules, part 7400.5200, subpart 4, is repealed.

69.21 	EFFECTIVE DATE. Paragraph (b) is effective the day following final enactment.

	ARTICLE 1	TRANSPORTATION FINANCE........	Page.Ln 2.2	
	ARTICLE 2	TRANSPORTATION FINANCE AND POLICY........	Page.Ln 13.13	

APPENDIX 

Repealed Minnesota Statutes: S3988-1 

161.14 NAMES AND DESIGNATIONS OF CERTAIN HIGHWAYS.Subd. 6.Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive. 
(a) That portion of Road No. 185, known as Trunk Highway 23 in St. Louis, Pine, and Carlton Counties, is hereby named and designated "Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive" in memory of veterans of St. Louis, Pine, and Carlton Counties. 

(b) The commissioner shall install a bronze plaque with an inscription to read, "In grateful memory of all men and women from Carlton, Pine, and St. Louis Counties who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and all future conflicts." 

Subd. 12.Hiawatha Pioneer Trail. 
(a) The following route is named and designated the "Hiawatha Pioneer Trail": 

Beginning at Trunk Highway No. 61 on the boundary line between the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin; thence northwesterly on Trunk Highway No. 61 to junction with Trunk Highway No. 12 in St. Paul; thence westerly and southwesterly on Trunk Highways No. 12 and No. 5 to Fort Snelling; thence southwesterly on Trunk Highway No. 3 to Faribault; thence westerly on Trunk Highway No. 99 to St. Peter; thence southerly on Trunk Highway No. 22 to Mankato; thence westerly on Trunk Highway No. 68 to Sleepy Eye; thence northerly on Trunk Highway No. 4 to Fairfax; thence westerly on Trunk Highway No. 19 to junction with Trunk Highway No. 67; thence northerly on Trunk Highway No. 67 to Granite Falls; thence southwesterly on Trunk Highway No. 23 to junction with Trunk Highway No. 14; thence westerly on Trunk Highway No. 14 to Lake Benton; thence southerly on Trunk Highway No. 75 to Pipestone; thence easterly on Trunk Highway No. 30 to Slayton; thence southerly on Trunk Highway No. 59 to Worthington; thence easterly on Trunk Highway No. 16 to Jackson; thence southerly on Trunk Highway No. 71 to the boundary line between the states of Minnesota and Iowa. 

(b) The route of the "Hiawatha Pioneer Trail" designated in paragraph (a) of this subdivision is the main route of the trail. The following routes are named and designated as the alternate southern route and the alternate northern route of the "Hiawatha Pioneer Trail." 

(c) The alternate southern route is described as follows: 

Commencing at the junction of Trunk Highway No. 61, on the main route, and Trunk Highway No. 14, north and west of Winona, thence westerly on Trunk Highway No. 14 to Owatonna; thence northerly on Trunk Highway No. 3 to Faribault, and connecting to the main route. 

(d) The alternate northern route is described as follows: 

Commencing at the junction of Trunk Highway No. 12, on the main route, and Trunk Highway No. 10 in the city of St. Paul; thence northerly on Trunk Highway No. 10 to Little Falls, to junction Trunk Highway No. 371; thence northerly on Trunk Highway No. 371 to Brainerd and junction with Trunk Highway No. 18; thence easterly on Trunk Highway No. 18 to Garrison and junction with Trunk Highway No. 169; thence southerly on Trunk Highway No. 169 to junction with Trunk Highway No. 65; thence northerly on Trunk Highway No. 65 to Jacobsen, and junction with Trunk Highway No. 34; thence easterly on Trunk Highway No. 34 to junction with Trunk Highway No. 2; thence easterly and southerly on Trunk Highway No. 2 to Duluth and junction with Trunk Highway No. 23; thence southerly and westerly on Trunk Highway No. 23 to Sandstone and junction of Trunk Highway No. 61, thence southerly on Trunk Highway No. 61 to North Branch and junction with Trunk Highway No. 95; thence easterly and southerly on Trunk Highway No. 95 to Stillwater and junction with Trunk Highway No. 212; thence southerly and westerly to Trunk Highway No. 12 on the main route in the city of St. Paul. 

(e) The commissioner of transportation shall adopt a suitable marking design with which the commissioner shall mark or blaze the highways heretofore described over which the "Hiawatha Pioneer Trail" is located. 

Subd. 12a.Hiawatha Pioneer Trail; alternate route. 
The following route is designated as an alternate route of the "Hiawatha Pioneer Trail": 

Commencing at the junction of Trunk Highway No. 61, on the main route, and Trunk Highway No. 58, at Red Wing, thence southwesterly on Trunk Highway No. 58, to its junction with Trunk Highway No. 52, at Zumbrota. The commissioner shall mark the route as provided in subdivision 12. 

Subd. 15.Glacial Ridge Trail. 
(a) The following route is named and designated the "Glacial Ridge Trail": 

Beginning at the junction of Trunk Highway No. 71, at its intersection with Trunk Highway No. 12, in Willmar; thence extending north and northeasterly along Trunk Highway No. 71 to its intersection with Kandiyohi County Highway 90; thence extending east along said Highway 90 to its junction with Kandiyohi County State-Aid Highway (SAH) 9; thence extending north and northeasterly along said Highway 9 to its junction with Kandiyohi SAH 26; thence extending east along said Highway 26 to its junction with Kandiyohi SAH 8; thence extending north along said Highway 8 to its junction with Kandiyohi SAH 10, south of Green Lake; thence northerly along said Highway 10 to its junction with Kandiyohi SAH 30 in Spicer; thence extending northerly and easterly along said Highway 30 to its junction with Kandiyohi County SAH 2; thence extending northerly on said Highway 2 to a highway easterly of Long Lake and on the north side of Irving Township; thence westerly and southerly on the township road through Sections 4 and 5 of Irving Township to Kandiyohi County Highway 103 to its junction with a township road running south through Sections 6, 7, and 18 of Irving Township to its junction with Kandiyohi SAH 40; thence west on said Highway 40, across Trunk Highway No. 23 to the junction of SAH 40 and SAH 9 in the city of New London; thence via city streets to Trunk Highway No. 9 in New London; thence extending westerly on said Highway No. 9, to its junction with Trunk Highway No. 71; thence southerly on said Highway No. 71 to Kandiyohi County SAH 48; thence westerly through Sibley State Park and northerly, across Trunk Highway No. 9, to Colfax Township road running westerly through Sections 27, 22, 21, 20, and 19, of said township, and Section 24 of Norway Lake Township to Kandiyohi County Road 1, thence north to the township road on the south side of Sections 13 and 14 of Norway Lake Township to Kandiyohi County Road 115 to its junction with Kandiyohi County SAH 36 and west on said Highway 36 to a Norway Lake Township Road running northerly through Section No. 5 to the Pope County line and there joining a township road in Section 32 of Lake Johanna Township; thence northerly and westerly through Sections 32 and 31 to Trunk Highway No. 104; thence northerly on said Highway No. 104 to a township road; running westerly through Sections 24 and 23 of Gilchrist Township to Pope County Highway 84; thence westerly on said Highway 84 to the west side of Section No. 15; thence northerly and westerly on a township road through Sections 16 and 17 to Pope County SAH 8; thence north on said Highway 8, in Section No. 8, to a township road; thence in a general northwesterly direction on township roads to Trunk Highway No. 104. 

And beginning in the Community of Terrace, in Section No. 33 of Chippewa Falls Township, Pope County, Minnesota; thence northwesterly on Pope County SAH 21 to a township road; thence westerly on said township road to Trunk Highway No. 104; thence along said Highway No. 104 in a westerly and northerly direction to Pope County SAH 18; thence westerly on said Highway 18 to Pope County SAH 17; thence northerly on said Highway 17 to its junction with Trunk Highway No. 104; thence northerly to Trunk Highway No. 28 in Glenwood; thence easterly on said Highway No. 28 to its junction with Pope County SAH 25; thence northerly and easterly to the city of Villard; thence to Trunk Highway No. 28 and easterly to its junction with Trunk Highway No. 71; thence northerly on said Highway No. 71 to the city of Sauk Centre. 

And beginning in the city of Villard on Pope County SAH 28; thence westerly on said SAH 28 to its junction with Trunk Highway No. 29. 

And beginning at the south limits of the city of Alexandria on Trunk Highway No. 29; thence southerly to its junction with Trunk Highway No. 55; thence southeasterly to 14th Avenue Northeast and the adjacent Mount Lookout Rest Area in the city of Glenwood; thence westerly on said 14th Avenue NE to its junction with Trunk Highway No. 29; thence southerly on said Highway No. 29 to its junction with Trunk Highway No. 104 in the city of Glenwood. 

And beginning in the city of Glenwood at the junction of Trunk Highway No. 104 and Lakeshore Drive; thence westerly on Lakeshore Drive into the city of Long Beach to Golf Course Road; thence on Golf Course Road to Trunk Highway No. 29; thence on said Highway No. 29 to Pope County SAH 24; thence westerly on said SAH 24 to the Pelican Lake Road; thence southerly on said road to Trunk Highway No. 29; thence southerly and westerly on said Highway No. 29 through the city of Starbuck to Pope County SAH 41; thence southerly on said SAH 41 to Glacial Lakes State Park. 

And beginning on Pope County SAH 41 at its junction with Pope County Highway 74; thence easterly on said County Highway 74 to its junction with Pope County SAH 13; thence southerly on said SAH 13 to its junction with a township road on the north side of Section 5 of Rolling Forks Township; thence easterly on said township road through Sections 5, 4, and 3 of Rolling Forks Township; said road continuing as the township road through Sections 34, 35, and 36 of Barsness Township to its junction with Pope County SAH 19. 

And beginning at the junction of Trunk Highway No. 104 and Pope County SAH 19; thence southerly on said SAH 19 to the Swift County line where it becomes Swift County SAH 25; thence on said SAH 25 to the Swift Falls Community Park. 

And beginning at the junction of Swift County SAH 25 and Swift County Highway 87; thence southerly and easterly on said Highway 87 to its junction with a township road in Section 12 of Camp Lake Township; thence easterly and northerly on township roads through Sections 12 and 1 of Camp Lake Township to a junction with a township road in Section No. 6 of Kerkhoven Township; thence easterly and southerly on township roads through Sections No. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 11 to its junction with Swift SAH 28; thence easterly on said SAH 28 to its junction with Swift County Highway 95; thence southerly on said Highway 95 through Monson Lake Memorial Park to its junction with Swift County SAH 18; thence easterly on said SAH 18 to the Kandiyohi county line where it becomes Kandiyohi County SAH 40; thence on said SAH 40 to Trunk Highway No. 104. 

And beginning at the junction of Kandiyohi County SAH 36 and a township road in Section No. 8 of Norway Lake Township; thence southerly on said SAH 36 to its junction with Trunk Highway No. 9; thence on said Highway No. 9 to its junction with Trunk Highway No. 104; thence south on said Highway No. 104, through the city of Sunburg to the junction of said Highway No. 104 and Kandiyohi County SAH 40; thence easterly on said SAH 40 to its junction with Kandiyohi SAH 5. 

And beginning at the junction of Kandiyohi County SAH 48 and SAH 38; thence southerly on said SAH 38 to Kandiyohi County SAH 40; thence westerly on said SAH 40 to its junction with Kandiyohi SAH 5; thence southerly on said SAH 5 to its junction with a township road in Section No. 9 of Dovre Township; thence easterly on said township road through Sections No. 9, 10, and 11 to its intersection with Kandiyohi County SAH 27; thence easterly on said SAH 27 to its junction with a township road in Section No. 13 of Dovre Township; thence on said township road through Sections No. 13, 14, 23, 25, and 36 of Dovre Township to its junction with Trunk Highway No. 71. 

(b) The respective road authorities of the highways over which the route described in this subdivision is located shall place and maintain the "Glacial Ridge Trail" emblem, an arrowhead design with red, black, and white colors, on the highways under their jurisdiction to adequately mark the highways as "Glacial Ridge Trail." 

(c) The state Transportation Department shall make sufficient additional markers to enable the counties to mark those portions of the trail not maintained by the state. 

Subd. 17.Hiawatha-Appleblossom Scenic Drive. 
(a) The following described route is named and designated the "Hiawatha-Appleblossom Scenic Drive." 

Beginning at a point in LaCrescent on Houston County State-Aid Highway 29; thence extending northerly along Houston County State-Aid Highway 29 to the Winona County line; thence extending northerly and westerly along Winona County State-Aid Highway 1 to its junction with Winona County State-Aid Highway 12; thence easterly along Winona County State-Aid Highway 12 to its intersection with Trunk Highway marked 61 in Dakota and there terminating. Also from the junction of Winona County State-Aid Highway 1 and Winona County State-Aid Highway 12; thence westerly and northerly along Winona County State-Aid Highway 12 to its intersection with Winona County State-Aid Highway 3; thence easterly and northerly along Winona County State-Aid Highway 3 to its intersection with Trunk Highway marked 61 and there terminating. 

(b) The respective road authorities having jurisdiction of the highways over which the route described in paragraph (a) is located shall adopt and place suitable marking signs on their respective highways to adequately mark the route as "Hiawatha-Appleblossom Scenic Drive." 

Subd. 50.King of Trails. 
(a) The following described route, signed as Trunk Highway 75 on July 1, 2001, is designated the "King of Trails": Constitutional Route No. 6 from its intersection with the Minnesota-Canada border southerly to its intersection with Legislative Route No. 175 at or near the city of Crookston, then Legislative Route No. 175 southwesterly and southerly to its intersection with Constitutional Route No. 6 between the cities of Halstad and Hendrum, then Constitutional Route No. 6 southerly to its intersection with the Minnesota-Iowa border. 

(b) The commissioner shall adopt a suitable marking design to mark the highway and erect appropriate signs, subject to section 161.139. 

Repealed Minnesota Session Laws: S3988-1 

Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 5, article 4, section 141
Sec. 141. DRIVER'S LICENSE SAME-DAY ISSUANCE PILOT PROJECT. 
(a) The commissioner of public safety must conduct a same-day driver's license pilot project as described in this section. The pilot project must be in the cities of Lakeville and Moorhead and include any driver's license agent in either city that requests to participate in the pilot project. This section applies to driver's license agents participating in the pilot project. 

(b) An applicant who submits a properly completed application for a noncompliant driver's license, instruction permit, or identification card must be provided with the license or card at the time of the application. The license or card must be processed and produced at the site of the application. The applicant must not be required to go to another location to receive the license or card. The applicant must not be provided with a temporary license or card. 

(c) The commissioner must provide the participating driver's license agents with any necessary equipment to process and produce the driver's licenses and identification cards on site. 

(d) By January 1, 2024, the commissioner must submit a report on the pilot project to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance. At a minimum, the report must include the following: 

(1) a description of the pilot project and the locations that participated in the pilot project; 

(2) how many noncompliant drivers' licenses, instruction permits, or identification cards were processed during the pilot project; 

(3) any information or feedback from the driver's license agents about the pilot project;  

(4) a recommendation on whether the issuance of same-day noncompliant drivers' licenses, instruction permits, or identification cards should be expanded statewide. 

EFFECTIVE DATE. 
This section is effective on October 1, 2022, and applies to applications received on or after that date. 

7400.5200SELLING NEW OR USED MOTOR VEHICLE. Subp. 4.Taxes, fees, and title application.  
Except as provided in items A to D, the dealer shall complete a title and registration application and shall submit the application along with the excise and registration taxes and all applicable fees to the registrar within ten days of the sale of the vehicle. The dealer must have on file an itemized receipt showing a breakdown of the taxes and fees paid. The receipt must be stamped as paid by a deputy registrar. The receipt must be maintained and made available for the registrar's inspection for three years after the sale of the vehicle. 

A.
 If the purchaser is not a Minnesota customer, the dealer is not required to complete an application or submit the application, taxes, and fees. 

B.
 If the purchaser is eligible to pay a prorated tax and provides a prorate account number to the dealer, the dealer shall complete and file a title application, but the dealer is not required to collect and submit either the excise or registration tax. 

C.
 If the vehicle is currently registered in Minnesota, the dealer is not required to collect and submit the registration tax. 

D.
 If the vehicle must have an emissions inspection before registration, the dealer is not required to collect and submit the registration tax.