Minnesota Session Laws - 2025, Regular Session

CHAPTER 29--H.F.No. 2130

An act

relating to public safety; extending the length of driver's license revocations related to certain offenses; modifying the length of time certain individuals must participate in the ignition interlock program; requiring all ignition interlock participants to complete a treatment or rehabilitation program before reinstatement of full driving privileges; imposing criminal penalties for ignition interlock program participants who operate vehicles not equipped with an interlock device; making criminal vehicular homicide offenders eligible for the ignition interlock program; providing for judicial review of an extension of a person's driver's license revocation for a violation of the ignition interlock program; modifying how license plates are impounded and reissued under the DWI law; expanding the time period that a temporary driver's license issued after a DWI is valid; providing criminal penalties; appropriating money;

amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 169A.37, subdivision 1; 169A.52, subdivisions 3, 4, 7; 169A.54, subdivision 1; 169A.60, subdivisions 4, 5, 6; 169A.63, subdivision 13; 171.09, subdivision 1; 171.177, subdivisions 4, 5; 171.187, subdivision 3; 171.19; 171.24, subdivision 2; 171.306, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 171; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 169A.54, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 169A.55, subdivisions 4, 5; 171.17, subdivision 4.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169A.37, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Crime described.

It is a crime for a person:

(1) to fail to comply with an impoundment order under section 169A.60 (administrative plate impoundment);

(2) to file a false statement under section 169A.60, subdivision 7, 8, or 14;

(3) to operate a self-propelled motor vehicle on a street or highway when the vehicle is subject to an impoundment order issued under section 169A.60, unless specially coded plates have been issued for the vehicle pursuant to section 169A.60, subdivision 13;

(4) to fail to notify the commissioner of the impoundment order when requesting new plates;

(5) who is subject to a plate impoundment order under section 169A.60, to drive, operate, or be in control of any motor vehicle during the impoundment period, unless the vehicle is employer-owned and is not required to be equipped with an ignition interlock device pursuant to section 171.306, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), or Laws 2013, chapter 127, section 70, or has specially coded plates issued pursuant to section 169A.60, subdivision 13, and the person is validly licensed to drive; deleted text begin or deleted text end

(6) who is the transferee of a motor vehicle and who has signed a sworn statement under section 169A.60, subdivision 14, to allow the previously registered owner to drive, operate, or be in control of the vehicle during the impoundment period deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; or new text end

new text begin (7) to intentionally remove all or a portion of or to otherwise obliterate or damage a permanent sticker affixed on and invalidating a registration plate under section 169A.60, subdivision 4. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169A.52, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Test refusal; license revocation.

(a) Upon certification by the peace officer that there existed probable cause to believe the person had been driving, operating, or in physical control of a motor vehicle in violation of section 169A.20 (driving while impaired), and that the person refused to submit to a test, the commissioner shall revoke the person's license or permit to drive, or nonresident operating privilege, even if a test was obtained pursuant to this section after the person refused to submit to testing. The commissioner shall revoke the license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege deleted text begin : deleted text end new text begin as provided in section 171.178. new text end

deleted text begin (1) for a person with no qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years, for a period of not less than one year; deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) for a person under the age of 21 years and with no qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years, for a period of not less than one year; deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) for a person with one qualified prior impaired driving incident within the past ten years, or two qualified prior impaired driving incidents, for a period of not less than two years; deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) for a person with two qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years, or three qualified prior impaired driving incidents, for a period of not less than three years; deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) for a person with three qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years, for a period of not less than four years; or deleted text end

deleted text begin (6) for a person with four or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents, for a period of not less than six years. deleted text end

(b) Upon certification by the peace officer that there existed probable cause to believe the person had been driving, operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle with the presence of any alcohol in violation of section 169A.20 (driving while impaired), and that the person refused to submit to a test, the commissioner shall disqualify the person from operating a commercial motor vehicle and shall revoke the person's license or permit to drive or nonresident operating privilege according to the federal regulations adopted by reference in section 171.165, subdivision 2.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169A.52, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Test failure; license revocation.

(a) Upon certification by the peace officer that there existed probable cause to believe the person had been driving, operating, or in physical control of a motor vehicle in violation of section 169A.20 (driving while impaired) and that the person submitted to a test and the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more or the presence of a controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II or its metabolite, other than marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols, then the commissioner shall revoke the person's license or permit to drive, or nonresident operating privilege deleted text begin : deleted text end new text begin as provided in section 171.178. new text end

deleted text begin (1) for a period of 90 days, or, if the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit or more, not less than one year; deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) if the person is under the age of 21 years, for a period of not less than 180 days or, if the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit or more, not less than one year; deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) for a person with one qualified prior impaired driving incident within the past ten years, or two qualified prior impaired driving incidents, for a period of not less than one year, or if the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit or more, not less than two years; deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) for a person with two qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years, or three qualified prior impaired driving incidents, for a period of not less than three years; deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) for a person with three qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years, for a period of not less than four years; or deleted text end

deleted text begin (6) for a person with four or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents, for a period of not less than six years. deleted text end

(b) On certification by the peace officer that there existed probable cause to believe the person had been driving, operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle with any presence of alcohol and that the person submitted to a test and the test results indicated an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more, the commissioner shall disqualify the person from operating a commercial motor vehicle under section 171.165 (commercial driver's license disqualification).

(c) If the test is of a person's blood or urine by a laboratory operated by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, or authorized by the bureau to conduct the analysis of a blood or urine sample, the laboratory may directly certify to the commissioner the test results, and the peace officer shall certify to the commissioner that there existed probable cause to believe the person had been driving, operating, or in physical control of a motor vehicle in violation of section 169A.20 and that the person submitted to a test. Upon receipt of both certifications, the commissioner shall undertake the license actions described in paragraphs (a) and (b).

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169A.52, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Test refusal; driving privilege lost.

(a) On behalf of the commissioner, a peace officer requiring a test or directing the administration of a chemical test shall serve immediate notice of intention to revoke and of revocation on a person who refuses to permit a test or on a person who submits to a test the results of which indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.

(b) On behalf of the commissioner, a peace officer requiring a test or directing the administration of a chemical test of a person driving, operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle shall serve immediate notice of intention to disqualify and of disqualification on a person who refuses to permit a test, or on a person who submits to a test the results of which indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more.

(c) The officer shall:

(1) invalidate the person's driver's license or permit card;

(2) issue the person a temporary license effective for only deleted text begin seven deleted text end new text begin 14 new text end days; and

(3) send the notification of this action to the commissioner along with the certificate required by subdivision 3 or 4.

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169A.54, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Revocation periods for DWI convictions.

Except as provided in subdivision 7, the commissioner shall revoke the driver's license of a person convicted of violating section 169A.20 (driving while impaired) or an ordinance in conformity with it deleted text begin , deleted text end as deleted text begin follows: deleted text end new text begin provided in section 171.178. new text end

deleted text begin (1) not less than 30 days for an offense under section 169A.20, subdivision 1 (driving while impaired crime); deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) not less than 90 days for an offense under section 169A.20, subdivision 2 (refusal to submit to chemical test crime); deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) not less than one year for: deleted text end

deleted text begin (i) an offense occurring within ten years of a qualified prior impaired driving incident; deleted text end

deleted text begin (ii) an offense occurring after two qualified prior impaired driving incidents; or deleted text end

deleted text begin (iii) an offense occurring when a person has an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit or more as measured at the time or within two hours of the time of the offense and the person has no qualified prior impaired driving incident within ten years; deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) not less than two years for an offense occurring under clause (3), item (i) or (ii), and where the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit or more, and until the court has certified that treatment or rehabilitation has been successfully completed where prescribed in accordance with section 169A.70 (chemical use assessments); deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) not less than three years for an offense occurring within ten years of the first of two qualified prior impaired driving incidents or occurring after three qualified prior impaired driving incidents and with denial under section 171.04, subdivision 1, clause (10), until rehabilitation is established according to standards established by the commissioner; and deleted text end

deleted text begin (6) not less than four years for an offense occurring within ten years of the first of three qualified prior impaired driving incidents and with denial under section 171.04, subdivision 1, clause (10), until rehabilitation is established according to standards established by the commissioner; or deleted text end

deleted text begin (7) not less than six years for an offense occurring after four or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents and with denial under section 171.04, subdivision 1, clause (10), until rehabilitation is established according to standards established by the commissioner. deleted text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169A.60, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Peace officer as agent for notice of impoundment.

On behalf of the commissioner, a peace officer issuing a notice of intent to revoke and of revocation for a plate impoundment violation shall also serve a notice of intent to impound and an order of impoundment. On behalf of the commissioner, a peace officer who is arresting a person for or charging a person with a plate impoundment violation described in subdivision 1, paragraph (d), clause (5), shall also serve a notice of intent to impound and an order of impoundment. If the vehicle involved in the plate impoundment violation is accessible to the officer at the time the impoundment order is issued, the officer shall seize the registration plates subject to the impoundment order. The officer shall destroy all plates seized or impounded under this section. new text begin Alternatively, the officer may invalidate the plates by affixing a permanent sticker on them. new text end The officer shall send to the commissioner copies of the notice of intent to impound and the order of impoundment and a notice that registration plates impounded and seized under this section have been destroyed new text begin or have been affixed with the permanent sticker new text end .

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169A.60, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Temporary permit.

If the motor vehicle is registered to the violator, the officer shall issue a temporary vehicle permit that is valid for deleted text begin seven deleted text end new text begin 14 new text end days when the officer issues the notices under subdivision 4. If the motor vehicle is registered in the name of another, the officer shall issue a temporary vehicle permit that is valid for 45 days when the notices are issued under subdivision 3. The permit must be in a form determined by the registrar and whenever practicable must be posted on the left side of the inside rear window of the vehicle. A permit is valid only for the vehicle for which it is issued.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169A.60, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Surrender of plates.

Within deleted text begin seven deleted text end new text begin 14 new text end days after issuance of the impoundment notice, a person who receives a notice of impoundment and impoundment order shall surrender all registration plates subject to the impoundment order that were not seized by a peace officer under subdivision 4. Registration plates required to be surrendered under this subdivision must be surrendered to a Minnesota police department, sheriff, or the State Patrol, along with a copy of the impoundment order. A law enforcement agency receiving registration plates under this subdivision shall destroy the plates and notify the commissioner that they have been destroyed. The notification to the commissioner shall also include a copy of the impoundment order.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169A.63, subdivision 13, is amended to read:

Subd. 13.

Exception.

(a) A forfeiture proceeding is stayed and the vehicle must be returned if the driver becomes a program participant in the ignition interlock program under section 171.306 new text begin , in any motor vehicle eligible to be equipped with the ignition interlock device, new text end at any time before the new text begin seized new text end motor vehicle is forfeited and any of the following apply:

(1) the deleted text begin driver committed deleted text end new text begin motor vehicle has been seized for new text end a designated offense other than a violation of section 169A.20 under the circumstances described in section 169A.24; or

(2) the driver is accepted into a treatment court dedicated to changing the behavior of alcohol- and other drug-dependent offenders arrested for driving while impaired.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the vehicle whose forfeiture was stayed in paragraph (a) may be seized and the forfeiture action may proceed under this section if the program participant described in paragraph (a):

(1) subsequently operates a motor vehicle:

(i) to commit a violation of section 169A.20 (driving while impaired);

(ii) in a manner that results in a license revocation under section 169A.52 (license revocation for test failure or refusal) or 171.177 (revocation; search warrant) or a license disqualification under section 171.165 (commercial driver's license disqualification) resulting from a violation of section 169A.52 or 171.177;

(iii) after tampering with, circumventing, or bypassing an ignition interlock device; or

(iv) without an ignition interlock device at any time when the driver's license requires such device;

(2) either voluntarily or involuntarily ceases to participate in the program for more than 30 days, or fails to successfully complete it as required by the Department of Public Safety due to:

(i) two or more occasions of the participant's driving privileges being withdrawn for violating the terms of the program, unless the withdrawal is determined to be caused by an error of the department or the interlock provider; or

(ii) violating the terms of the contract with the provider as determined by the provider; or

(3) was the driver, forfeiture was stayed after the driver entered a treatment court, and the driver ceases to be a participant in the treatment court for any reason.

(c) Paragraph (b) applies only if the described conduct occurs before the participant has been restored to full driving privileges or within three years of the original designated offense or designated license revocation, whichever occurs latest.

(d) The requirement in subdivision 2, paragraph (b), that device manufacturers provide a discounted rate to indigent program participants applies also to device installation under this subdivision.

(e) An impound or law enforcement storage lot operator must allow an ignition interlock manufacturer sufficient access to the lot to install an ignition interlock device under this subdivision.

(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), an entity in possession of the vehicle is not required to release it until the reasonable costs of the towing, seizure, and storage of the vehicle have been paid by the vehicle owner.

(g) At any time prior to the vehicle being forfeited, the appropriate agency may require that the owner or driver of the vehicle surrender the title of the seized vehicle.

(h) If an event described in paragraph (b) occurs in a jurisdiction other than the one in which the original forfeitable event occurred, and the vehicle is subsequently forfeited, the proceeds shall be divided equally, after payment of seizure, towing, storage, forfeiture, and sale expenses and satisfaction of valid liens against the vehicle, among the appropriate agencies and prosecuting authorities in each jurisdiction.

(i) Upon successful completion of the program, the stayed forfeiture proceeding is terminated or dismissed and any vehicle, security, or bond held by an agency must be returned to the owner of the vehicle.

(j) A claimant of a vehicle for which a forfeiture action was stayed under paragraph (a) but which later proceeds under paragraph (b), may file a demand for judicial forfeiture as provided in subdivision 8, in which case the forfeiture proceedings must be conducted as provided in subdivision 9.

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.09, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Authority; violations.

(a) The commissioner, when good cause appears, may impose restrictions suitable to the licensee's driving ability or other restrictions applicable to the licensee as the commissioner may determine to be appropriate to assure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the licensee.

(b) Pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 383.95, if an applicant for a commercial driver's license either does not successfully complete the air brake component of the knowledge test, or does not successfully complete the skills test in a vehicle equipped with air brakes as such tests are prescribed in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 384, the department shall indicate on the class C, class B, or class A commercial driver's license, if issued, that the individual is restricted from operating a commercial motor vehicle equipped with air brakes.

(c) The commissioner shall restrict the operating privileges of a holder of a class A, class B, or class C commercial driver's license in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, sections 383.73 and 383.95.

(d) The commissioner may restrict the operating privileges of a holder of a class A, class B, or class C commercial driver's license to the extent that the restrictions are authorized by section 221.0314, subdivision 3 or 3a, or rules adopted under those subdivisions or section 221.031.

(e) Upon receiving satisfactory evidence of any violation of the restrictions on the license, the commissioner may suspend or revoke the license. A license suspension under this section is subject to section 171.18, subdivisions 2 and 3.

(f) A person who drives, operates, or is in physical control of a motor vehicle while in violation of the restrictions imposed in a restricted driver's license issued to that person under this section is guilty of a crime as follows:

(1) if the restriction relates to the possession or consumption of alcohol or controlled substances, the person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor; or

(2) if the restriction relates to another matter, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(g) It is a new text begin gross new text end misdemeanor for a person who holds a restricted license issued under section 171.306 to drive, operate, or be in physical control of any motor vehicle that is not equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device certified by the commissioner.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.177, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Test refusal; license revocation.

(a) Upon certification under subdivision 3 that there existed probable cause to believe the person had been driving, operating, or in physical control of a motor vehicle in violation of section 169A.20, and that the person refused to comply with the execution of the search warrant, the commissioner shall revoke the person's license or permit to drive or nonresident operating privilege. The commissioner shall revoke the license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege deleted text begin : deleted text end new text begin as provided in section 171.178. new text end

deleted text begin (1) for a person with no qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years, for a period of not less than one year; deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) for a person under the age of 21 years and with no qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years, for a period of not less than one year; deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) for a person with one qualified prior impaired driving incident within the past ten years or two qualified prior impaired driving incidents, for a period of not less than two years; deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) for a person with two qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years or three qualified prior impaired driving incidents, for a period of not less than three years; deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) for a person with three qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years, for a period of not less than four years; or deleted text end

deleted text begin (6) for a person with four or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents, for a period of not less than six years. deleted text end

(b) When a person who had been driving, operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle refuses to comply with the search warrant and permit testing, the commissioner shall disqualify the person from operating a commercial motor vehicle and shall revoke the person's license or permit to drive or nonresident operating privilege according to the federal regulations adopted by reference in section 171.165, subdivision 2.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.177, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Test failure; license revocation.

(a) Upon certification under subdivision 3 pursuant to a search warrant, that there existed probable cause to believe the person had been driving, operating, or in physical control of a motor vehicle in violation of section 169A.20, and that the person submitted to a test and the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more or the presence of a controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II or its metabolite, other than marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols, the commissioner shall revoke the person's license or permit to drive or nonresident operating privilege deleted text begin : deleted text end new text begin as provided in section 171.178. new text end

deleted text begin (1) for a period of 90 days or, if the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit or more, not less than one year; deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) if the person is under the age of 21 years, for a period of not less than 180 days or, if the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit or more, not less than one year; deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) for a person with one qualified prior impaired driving incident within the past ten years or two qualified prior impaired driving incidents, for a period of not less than one year or, if the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit or more, not less than two years; deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) for a person with two qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years or three qualified prior impaired driving incidents, for a period of not less than three years; deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) for a person with three qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years, for a period of not less than four years; or deleted text end

deleted text begin (6) for a person with four or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents, for a period of not less than six years. deleted text end

(b) On certification by the peace officer that there existed probable cause to believe the person had been driving, operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle with any presence of alcohol and that the person submitted to a test and the test results indicated an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more, the commissioner shall disqualify the person from operating a commercial motor vehicle under section 171.165.

(c) If the test is of a person's blood or urine by a laboratory operated by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension or authorized by the bureau to conduct the analysis of a blood or urine sample, the laboratory may directly certify to the commissioner the test results, and the peace officer shall certify to the commissioner that there existed probable cause to believe the person had been driving, operating, or in physical control of a motor vehicle in violation of section 169A.20, and that the person submitted to a test. Upon receipt of both certifications, the commissioner shall undertake the license actions described in paragraphs (a) and (b).

Sec. 13.

new text begin [171.178] REVOCATION, DENIAL, AND REINSTATEMENT; DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED; CRIMINAL VEHICULAR HOMICIDE AND OPERATION. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. new text end

new text begin (b) "Ignition interlock device" has the meaning given in section 171.306, subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin (c) "Qualified prior impaired driving incident" has the meaning given in section 169A.03, subdivision 22. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Qualified prior impaired driving incident; determination. new text end

new text begin Section 169A.09 applies for determining the number of qualified prior impaired driving incidents under this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Test refusal; period of license revocation. new text end

new text begin A revocation by the commissioner as required under section 169A.52, subdivision 3, or 171.177, subdivision 4, must be for the following periods: new text end

new text begin (1) if the person has no qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past 20 years, not less than one year; or new text end

new text begin (2) if the person has one qualified prior impaired driving incident within the past 20 years, or two or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents, until the commissioner determines that the person used an ignition interlock device in compliance with section 171.306 for the period of time described in subdivision 8. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Test failure; period of license revocation. new text end

new text begin A revocation by the commissioner as required under section 169A.52, subdivision 4, or 171.177, subdivision 5, must be for the following periods: new text end

new text begin (1) if the person has no qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past 20 years: new text end

new text begin (i) not less than 90 days; new text end

new text begin (ii) not less than 180 days if the person is under 21 years of age and the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of less than twice the legal limit; or new text end

new text begin (iii) not less than one year if the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit or more; or new text end

new text begin (2) if the person has one qualified prior impaired driving incident within the past 20 years, or two or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents, until the commissioner determines that the person used an ignition interlock device in compliance with section 171.306 for the period of time described in subdivision 8. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Driving while impaired conviction or adjudication; period of license revocation. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding the periods specified in subdivisions 3 and 4 and except as provided in section 169A.54, subdivision 7, a revocation by the commissioner as required under section 169A.54, subdivision 1, or 171.17, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2) or (9), for conviction of an offense in another state that would be grounds for revocation in this state under section 169A.54, subdivision 1, must be for the following periods: new text end

new text begin (1) if the person has no qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past 20 years: new text end

new text begin (i) not less than 30 days if the person is convicted of an offense under section 169A.20, subdivision 1 (driving while impaired); new text end

new text begin (ii) not less than 90 days if the person is convicted of an offense under section 169A.20, subdivision 2 (refusal to submit to chemical test); new text end

new text begin (iii) not less than 180 days if the person is under 21 years of age and the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of less than twice the legal limit; or new text end

new text begin (iv) not less than one year if the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit or more; or new text end

new text begin (2) if the person has one qualified prior impaired driving incident within the past 20 years, or two or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents, until the commissioner determines that the person used an ignition interlock device in compliance with section 171.306 for the period of time described in subdivision 8. new text end

new text begin (b) Whenever department records show that the violation involved personal injury or death to any person, at least 90 additional days must be added to the base periods provided in paragraph (a), clause (1), items (i) to (iv). new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Criminal vehicular operation or homicide conviction; period of license revocation. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding the periods specified in subdivisions 3 to 5, a revocation by the commissioner under section 171.17, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), after the commissioner receives a record of a conviction for a violation of section: new text end

new text begin (1) 609.2112, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); new text end

new text begin (2) 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); new text end

new text begin (3) 609.2113, subdivision 2, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); new text end

new text begin (4) 609.2113, subdivision 3, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); or new text end

new text begin (5) 609.2114, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); or subdivision 2, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6), new text end

new text begin must be until the commissioner determines that the person used an ignition interlock device in compliance with section 171.306 for the period of time described in subdivision 8. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Driving while impaired; license cancellation and denial. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must designate a person with two or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents as inimical to public safety pursuant to section 171.04, subdivision 1, clause (10), if the person is convicted of a violation of section: new text end

new text begin (1) 169A.20, subdivision 1; new text end

new text begin (2) 169A.20, subdivision 2; new text end

new text begin (3) 609.2112, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); new text end

new text begin (4) 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); new text end

new text begin (5) 609.2113, subdivision 2, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); new text end

new text begin (6) 609.2113, subdivision 3, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); new text end

new text begin (7) 609.2114, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); or new text end

new text begin (8) 609.2114, subdivision 2, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6). new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must cancel the person's driver's license pursuant to section 171.14 and must not issue the person a driver's license until the person complies with the provisions of this section and establishes rehabilitation according to standards established by the commissioner. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Ignition interlock periods; treatment; alcohol-related violations. new text end

new text begin (a) Until the commissioner reinstates a person's full driving privileges, the following persons must not operate a motor vehicle, off-road recreational vehicle, or a motorboat unless the person participates in the ignition interlock device program: new text end

new text begin (1) a person whose license or permit to drive, or nonresident operating privilege, is revoked as described in subdivision 3, 4, or 5, at a time when the person has one qualified prior impaired driving incident within the past 20 years, or two or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents; and new text end

new text begin (2) a person whose license or permit to drive, or nonresident operating privilege, is revoked as described in subdivision 6, at a time when the person has one qualified prior impaired driving incident. new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must not reinstate full driving privileges for a person described in paragraph (a) until the person completes a licensed substance use disorder treatment or rehabilitation program and participates in the ignition interlock device program in compliance with section 171.306 for a period of not less than: new text end

new text begin (1) two years if the commissioner revokes the person's license or permit to drive, or nonresident operating privilege as described in: new text end

new text begin (i) subdivision 3, 4, or 5 when the person has one qualified prior impaired driving incident within the past 20 years; or new text end

new text begin (ii) subdivision 6 when the violation resulted in bodily harm or substantial bodily harm to another and the person has no qualified prior impaired driving incidents; new text end

new text begin (2) five years if the commissioner revokes the person's license or permit to drive, or nonresident operating privilege as described in subdivision 6 when the violation resulted in bodily harm or substantial bodily harm to another and the person has one qualified prior impaired driving incident; new text end

new text begin (3) six years if the commissioner revokes the person's license or permit to drive, or nonresident operating privilege as described in: new text end

new text begin (i) subdivision 3, 4, or 5 when the person has two qualified prior impaired driving incidents; new text end

new text begin (ii) subdivision 6 when the violation resulted in great bodily harm to another and the person has no qualified prior impaired driving incidents; or new text end

new text begin (iii) subdivision 6 when the violation resulted in death to another and the person has no qualified prior impaired driving incidents; new text end

new text begin (4) eight years if the commissioner revokes the person's license or permit to drive, or nonresident operating privileges described in subdivision 6 when the violation resulted in: new text end

new text begin (i) great bodily harm to another and the person has one qualified prior impaired driving incident; or new text end

new text begin (ii) bodily harm or substantial bodily harm to another and the person has two qualified prior impaired driving incidents; new text end

new text begin (5) ten years if the commissioner revokes the person's license or permit to drive, or nonresident operating privileges described in: new text end

new text begin (i) subdivision 6 when the violation resulted in great bodily harm to another and the person has two or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents; new text end

new text begin (ii) subdivision 3, 4, or 5 when the person has three or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents; or new text end

new text begin (iii) subdivision 6 when the violation resulted in bodily harm or substantial bodily harm to another and the person has three or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents; new text end

new text begin (6) 15 years if the commissioner revokes the person's license or permit to drive, or nonresident operating privileges as described in subdivision 6 when the violation resulted in death to another and the person has one qualified prior impaired driving incident; or new text end

new text begin (7) for the remainder of the person's life if the commissioner revokes the person's license or permit to drive, or nonresident operating privileges as described in subdivision 6 when the violation resulted in death to another and the person has two or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents. new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must establish standards allowing a person to submit proof that the person completed a licensed substance use disorder treatment or rehabilitation program. A person seeking reinstatement of full driving privileges must submit proof of completion in the form and manner established by the commissioner. new text end

new text begin (d) Nothing in this section prohibits the commissioner from extending the period of time that a person must use an ignition interlock device pursuant to section 171.306, subdivision 5. new text end

new text begin (e) If the commissioner learns that a person who is a participant in the ignition interlock device program and who completed a licensed substance use disorder treatment or rehabilitation program subsequently (1) registers a positive breath alcohol concentration of 0.02 or higher on an ignition interlock device, or (2) is convicted of, or adjudicated delinquent for, an offense involving the use of alcohol that did not involve driving, operating, or being in physical control of any motor vehicle, the commissioner must extend the time period that the person must use an ignition interlock device until the participant demonstrates abstinence for a period equal to the applicable period under paragraph (b). A person whose time period is extended under this paragraph must be given credit for one-half of the amount of time that the person participated in the ignition interlock device program before the violation. new text end

new text begin (f) If a participant in the ignition interlock device program commits an act that results in a license revocation as described in subdivision 3, 4, 5, or 6, the commissioner must terminate the person from the ignition interlock device program. The person may reenter the program but is not entitled to credit for time spent in the program before termination. If the person reenters the program, the commissioner must not reinstate the person's full driving privileges until the person participates in the ignition interlock device program in compliance with section 171.306 for a period of not less than the longer of: new text end

new text begin (1) the applicable period under paragraph (b) that applies to the new act; or new text end

new text begin (2) the full period under paragraph (b) that was previously required to be completed, including any extensions imposed pursuant to section 171.306, subdivision 5. new text end

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.187, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Credit.

If a person whose driver's license was suspended under subdivision 1 is later convicted of the underlying offense that resulted in the suspension and the commissioner revokes the person's license, the commissioner shall credit the time accrued under the suspension period toward the revocation period imposed under section deleted text begin 171.17, subdivision 4 deleted text end new text begin 171.178, subdivision 6 new text end , or for violations of section new text begin : new text end

new text begin (1) new text end 609.20 deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin ; new text end

new text begin (2) new text end 609.205 deleted text begin , or deleted text end new text begin ; new text end

new text begin (3) new text end 609.2112, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), (7), or (8);

new text begin (4) new text end 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (1), (7), or (8); subdivision 2, clause (1), (7), or (8); or subdivision 3, clause (1), (7), or (8); or

new text begin (5) new text end 609.2114, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), (7), or (8), or subdivision 2, clause (1), (7), or (8).

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.19, is amended to read:

171.19 PETITION FOR COURT HEARING ON LICENSE REINSTATEMENT.

Any person whose driver's license has been refused, revoked, suspended, canceled, or disqualified by the commissioner, except where the license is revoked or disqualified under section 169A.52, 171.177, or 171.186, new text begin or whose driver's license revocation, suspension, or cancellation period has been extended by the commissioner based on a violation of the ignition interlock program guidelines, new text end may file a petition for a hearing in the matter in the district court in the county wherein such person shall reside and, in the case of a nonresident, in the district court in any county, and such court is hereby vested with jurisdiction, and it shall be its duty, to set the matter for hearing upon 15 days' written notice to the commissioner, and thereupon to take testimony and examine into the facts of the case to determine whether the petitioner is entitled to a license or is subject to revocation, suspension, cancellation, disqualification, or refusal of license, new text begin or whether the commissioner's extension determination is valid or should be modified, new text end and shall render judgment accordingly. The petition for hearing must either be filed within 180 days of the effective date of the order of revocation, suspension, cancellation, disqualification, or refusal to license new text begin , or of the date on the commissioner's notice of extension, new text end or be filed before expiration of the withdrawal period, whichever occurs first. The petition shall be heard by the court without a jury and may be heard in or out of term. The commissioner may appear in person, or by agents or representatives, and may present evidence upon the hearing by affidavit personally, by agents, or by representatives. The petitioner may present evidence by affidavit, except that the petitioner must be present in person at such hearing for the purpose of cross-examination. In the event the department shall be sustained in these proceedings, the petitioner shall have no further right to make further petition to any court for the purpose of obtaining a driver's license until after the expiration of one year after the date of such hearing.

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.24, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Driving after revocation; deleted text begin misdemeanor deleted text end new text begin penalties new text end .

new text begin (a) new text end A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if:

(1) the person's driver's license or driving privilege has been revoked;

(2) the person has been given notice of or reasonably should know of the revocation; and

(3) the person disobeys the order by operating in this state any motor vehicle, the operation of which requires a driver's license, while the person's license or privilege is revoked.

new text begin (b) A person who violates paragraph (a) is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle unless the person participates in the ignition interlock device program. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.306, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) deleted text begin As used in deleted text end new text begin For purposes of new text end this section, the terms in this subdivision have the meanings given deleted text begin them deleted text end .

(b) "Ignition interlock device" or "device" means equipment that is designed to measure breath alcohol concentration and to prevent a motor vehicle's ignition from being started by a person whose breath alcohol concentration measures 0.02 or higher on the equipment.

(c) "Location tracking capabilities" means the ability of an electronic or wireless device to identify and transmit its geographic location through the operation of the device.

(d) "Program participant" means a person who has qualified to take part in the ignition interlock program under this section, and whose driver's license has been:

(1) revoked, canceled, or denied under section 169A.52; 169A.54; 171.04, subdivision 1, clause (10) new text begin ; 171.17, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (9), for conviction of an offense in another state that would be grounds for revocation in this state under section 169A.54, subdivision 1 new text end ; or 171.177; or

(2) revoked under section 171.17, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), or suspended under section 171.187, for a violation of section new text begin 609.2112, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), item (i) or (iv), (3), or (4); new text end 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), item (i) or deleted text begin (iii) deleted text end new text begin (iv) new text end , (3), or (4); subdivision 2, clause (2), item (i) or deleted text begin (iii) deleted text end new text begin (iv) new text end , (3), or (4); or subdivision 3, clause (2), item (i) or deleted text begin (iii) deleted text end new text begin (iv) new text end , (3), or (4); or 609.2114, new text begin subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), item (i) or (iv), (3), or (4); or new text end subdivision 2, clause (2), item (i) or deleted text begin (iii) deleted text end new text begin (iv) new text end , (3), or (4), resulting in bodily harm, substantial bodily harm, deleted text begin or deleted text end great bodily harm deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin , or death. new text end

(e) "Qualified prior impaired driving incident" has the meaning given in section 169A.03, subdivision 22.

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.306, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Performance standards; certification; manufacturer and provider requirements.

(a) The commissioner shall establish performance standards and a process for certifying devices used in the ignition interlock program, except that the commissioner may not establish standards that, directly or indirectly, require devices to use or enable location tracking capabilities without a court order.

(b) The manufacturer of a device must apply annually for certification of the device by submitting the form prescribed by the commissioner. The commissioner shall require manufacturers of certified devices to:

(1) provide device installation, servicing, and monitoring to indigent program participants at a discounted rate, according to the standards established by the commissioner;

(2) include in an ignition interlock device contract a provision that a program participant who voluntarily terminates participation in the program new text begin or voluntarily withdraws from the program new text end is only liable for servicing and monitoring costs incurred during the time the device is installed on the motor vehicle, regardless of whether the term of the contract has expired; and

(3) include in an ignition interlock device contract a provision that requires manufacturers of certified devices to pay any towing or repair costs caused by device failure or malfunction, or by damage caused during device installation, servicing, or monitoring.

(c) The manufacturer of a certified device must include with an ignition interlock device contract a separate notice to the program participant regarding any location tracking capabilities of the device.

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.306, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Issuance of restricted license.

(a) The commissioner shall issue a class D driver's license, subject to the applicable limitations and restrictions of this section, to a program participant who meets the requirements of this section and the program guidelines. new text begin Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the commissioner must not require a program participant to pay the reinstatement fee and surcharge described in section 171.29, subdivision 2, before issuing a restricted license under this section. A program participant is not eligible for full reinstatement of driving privileges until the person pays the full reinstatement fee and surcharge. new text end The commissioner shall not issue a license unless the program participant has provided satisfactory proof that:

(1) a certified ignition interlock device has been installed on the participant's motor vehicle at an installation service center designated by the device's manufacturer; and

(2) the participant has insurance coverage on the vehicle equipped with the ignition interlock device. If the participant has previously been convicted of violating section 169.791, 169.793, or 169.797 or the participant's license has previously been suspended, revoked, or canceled under section 169.792 or 169.797, the commissioner shall require the participant to present an insurance identification card that is certified by the insurance company to be noncancelable for a period not to exceed 12 months.

(b) A license issued under authority of this section must contain a restriction prohibiting the program participant from driving, operating, or being in physical control of any motor vehicle not equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device certified by the commissioner. A participant may drive an employer-owned vehicle not equipped with an interlock device while in the normal course and scope of employment duties pursuant to the program guidelines established by the commissioner and with the employer's written consent.

(c) A program participant deleted text begin whose deleted text end new text begin may apply for conditional reinstatement of the driver's license, subject to the ignition interlock restriction, if the program participant's new text end driver's license deleted text begin has been deleted text end new text begin was new text end :

(1) revoked new text begin , canceled, or denied new text end under section new text begin : new text end

new text begin (i) new text end 169A.52, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), deleted text begin clause (1), (2), or (3), deleted text end or subdivision 4, paragraph (a) deleted text begin , clause (1), (2), or (3) deleted text end ;

new text begin (ii) new text end 169A.54, subdivision 1 deleted text begin , clause (1), (2), (3), or (4) deleted text end ; deleted text begin or deleted text end

new text begin (iii) 171.17, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (9), for conviction of an offense in another state that would be grounds for revocation in this state under section 169A.54, subdivision 1; or new text end

new text begin (iv) new text end 171.177, subdivision 4, paragraph (a), deleted text begin clause (1), (2), or (3), deleted text end or subdivision 5, paragraph (a) deleted text begin , clause (1), (2), or (3) deleted text end ; deleted text begin or deleted text end

(2) revoked under section 171.17, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), new text begin for a violation of section: new text end

new text begin (i) 609.2112, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), item (i) or (iv), (3), or (4); new text end

new text begin (ii) 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), item (i) or (iv), (3), or (4); subdivision 2, clause (2), item (i) or (iv), (3), or (4); or subdivision 3, clause (2), item (i) or (iv), (3), or (4); or new text end

new text begin (iii) 609.2114, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), item (i) or (iv), (3), or (4); or subdivision 2, clause (2), item (i) or (iv), (3), or (4); new text end or

new text begin (3) new text end suspended under section 171.187, for a violation of section new text begin : new text end

new text begin (i) 609.2112, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), item (i) or (iv), (3), or (4); new text end

new text begin (ii) new text end 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), item (i) or deleted text begin (iii) deleted text end new text begin (iv) new text end , (3), or (4); subdivision 2, clause (2), item (i) or deleted text begin (iii) deleted text end new text begin (iv) new text end , (3), or (4); or subdivision 3, clause (2), item (i) or deleted text begin (iii) deleted text end new text begin (iv) new text end , (3), or (4); or

new text begin (iii) new text end 609.2114, new text begin subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), item (i) or (iv), (3), or (4); or new text end subdivision 2, clause (2), item (i) or deleted text begin (iii) deleted text end new text begin (iv) new text end , (3), or (4) deleted text begin , resulting in bodily harm, substantial bodily harm, or great bodily harm, where the participant has fewer than two qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years or fewer than three qualified prior impaired driving incidents ever; may apply for conditional reinstatement of the driver's license, subject to the ignition interlock restriction deleted text end .

(d) deleted text begin A program participant whose driver's license has been: (1) revoked, canceled, or denied under section 169A.52, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause (4), (5), or (6), or subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (4), (5), or (6); 169A.54, subdivision 1, clause (5), (6), or (7); or 171.177, subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (4), (5), or (6), or subdivision 5, paragraph (a), clause (4), (5), or (6); or (2) revoked under section 171.17, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), or suspended under section 171.187, for a violation of section 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4); subdivision 2, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4); or subdivision 3, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4); or 609.2114, subdivision 2, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4), resulting in bodily harm, substantial bodily harm, or great bodily harm, where the participant has two or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years or three or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents ever; may apply for conditional reinstatement of the driver's license, subject to the ignition interlock restriction, if the program participant is enrolled in a licensed substance use disorder treatment or rehabilitation program as recommended in a chemical use assessment. deleted text end As a prerequisite to eligibility for eventual reinstatement of full driving privileges, a participant new text begin who either had one qualified prior impaired driving incident within the past 20 years, or two or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents when the person's driver's license was revoked, canceled, or denied under the conditions described in paragraph (c), clause (1), or whose driver's license was revoked or suspended under the conditions described in paragraph (c), clause (2) or (3), and new text end whose chemical use assessment recommended treatment or rehabilitation shall complete a licensed substance use disorder treatment or rehabilitation program. If the program participant's ignition interlock device subsequently registers a positive breath alcohol concentration of 0.02 or higher, the commissioner shall extend the time period that the participant must participate in the program until the participant has reached the required abstinence period described in section deleted text begin 169A.55, subdivision 4 deleted text end new text begin 171.178, subdivision 8 new text end .

(e) Notwithstanding any statute or rule to the contrary, the commissioner has authority to determine when a program participant is eligible for restoration of full driving privileges, except that the commissioner shall not reinstate full driving privileges until the program participant has met all applicable prerequisites for reinstatement under deleted text begin section deleted text end new text begin sections new text end 169A.55 new text begin and 171.178 new text end and until the program participant's device has registered no positive breath alcohol concentrations of 0.02 or higher during the preceding 90 days.

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.306, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Penalties; program violations.

(a) If a program participant tampers with, circumvents, or bypasses a device; drives, operates, or exercises physical control over a motor vehicle not equipped with a device certified by the commissioner; violates a condition of a license conditionally reinstated under subdivision 4 and section 171.30; or violates the program guidelines of subdivision 3, the commissioner shall extend the person's revocation period new text begin and the period of time that a person must use an ignition interlock device new text end under section deleted text begin 169A.52, 169A.54, or 171.177 deleted text end new text begin 171.178 new text end by:

(1) 180 days for a first violation;

(2) one year for a second violation; or

(3) 545 days for a third and each subsequent violation.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the commissioner may terminate participation in the program by any person when, in the commissioner's judgment, termination is necessary to the interests of public safety and welfare. In the event of termination, the commissioner shall not reduce the applicable revocation period under section deleted text begin 169A.52, 169A.54, or deleted text end deleted text begin 171.177 deleted text end new text begin 171.178 new text end by the amount of time during which the person possessed a limited or restricted driver's license issued under the authority of subdivision 4.

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.306, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Penalties; tampering.

(a) A person who lends, rents, or leases a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device certified by the commissioner to a person with a license issued under this section knowing that the person is subject to the ignition interlock restriction is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) A person who tampers with, circumvents, or bypasses the ignition interlock device, or assists another to tamper with, circumvent, or bypass the device, is guilty of a misdemeanor except when the action was taken for emergency purposes or for mechanical repair, and the person limited to the use of an ignition interlock device does not operate the motor vehicle while the device is disengaged.

new text begin (c) A person with a license issued under this section who operates a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device certified by the commissioner is subject to the penalty described in section 171.09, subdivision 1, paragraph (g). new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.306, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Termination from program; reentry. new text end

new text begin (a) If a program participant's license is withdrawn for an act or condition that does not involve the use of alcohol during the participant's time on the ignition interlock device program, the person is prohibited from driving, operating, or being in physical control of a motor vehicle. The person can continue to receive credit for time in the ignition interlock device program if the person ensures that the ignition interlock device is serviced and calibrated and the person continues to meet all program requirements. If the person voluntarily withdraws from the ignition interlock device program, the commissioner shall credit the person with the time spent in the program if the person reenters the program. new text end

new text begin (b) If a program participant commits an act involving the use of alcohol that results in revocation of the person's license, the commissioner must terminate the person from the ignition interlock device program. The person may reenter the program as described in section 171.178, subdivision 8, paragraph (f). new text end

Sec. 23.

new text begin DRIVER'S LICENSE REVOCATION AND IGNITION INTERLOCK REQUIREMENTS; APPROPRIATION. new text end

new text begin $382,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $382,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from the driver and vehicle services operating account under Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.705, to the commissioner of public safety for staffing and other expenses related to an increase in the length of time individuals are participants in the ignition interlock program. If this appropriation is enacted more than once during the 2025 regular legislative session, the appropriation must be given effect only once. new text end

Sec. 24.

new text begin REPEALER. new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 169A.54, subdivisions 2, 3, and 4; 169A.55, subdivisions 4 and 5; and 171.17, subdivision 4, new text end new text begin are repealed. new text end

Presented to the governor May 20, 2025

Signed by the governor May 22, 2025, 3:38 p.m.