The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.07, subdivision 15, to update the eligibility criteria for obtaining a veteran designation on drivers' licenses and Minnesota identification cards. It specifies that eligible applicants must be either a veteran or a retired member of the National Guard or a reserve component of the United States armed forces. Additionally, the bill changes the requirements for providing proof of veteran status, allowing applicants to submit various forms of identification, including a military retiree identification card or a veteran health identification card, instead of solely requiring a veteran's status confirmation.

Furthermore, the bill removes the previous requirement for the commissioner of public safety to issue these designated licenses and identification cards only after entering a new contract or coordinating a new card design. The new provisions will take effect on August 1, 2023, and will apply to applications submitted on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 171.07