This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 15.441, by adding a new subdivision that requires the Department of Public Safety to include deputy registrars and driver's license agents among state agencies eligible to provide bilingual services and materials. The bill mandates that if a deputy registrar's office or a driver's license agent serves a substantial number of non-English speaking individuals, the commissioner of public safety must produce equivalent materials in the relevant non-English languages. Additionally, the commissioner of administration is tasked with determining the applicability of this requirement for county deputy registrars and driver's license agents at county service offices, ensuring that translations of agency service materials are provided when necessary.

Furthermore, the bill encourages private deputy registrars and driver's license agents to offer written materials in appropriate non-English languages if they serve a significant number of non-English speaking clients, particularly when such materials could impact individuals' rights or responsibilities. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 15.441