The bill aims to enhance public safety by establishing limited drivers' licenses specifically for participants in treatment court. It introduces new provisions that allow the commissioner to issue limited licenses under certain conditions, including the necessity for the license to support successful attendance or participation in treatment court. The bill also mandates treatment court coordinators to provide verification of a participant's status and notify the commissioner if a participant is terminated from treatment court. Additionally, it classifies court records and information regarding driving restrictions for these limited license holders as private data, while allowing disclosure to law enforcement agencies.

Key amendments include the addition of a subdivision to Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 13.6905, which governs access to data on limited license holders who are treatment court participants. In section 171.30, the bill expands the conditions under which limited licenses can be issued, specifically including treatment court participation as a qualifying factor. It also emphasizes that the commissioner must not impose conditions that would hinder a treatment court participant's ability to engage in required programs or activities. Overall, the bill seeks to balance the need for public safety with the support of individuals undergoing treatment for substance use disorders.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.6905, 171.30