The bill mandates the commissioner of public safety to amend Minnesota Rules regarding loss of consciousness or voluntary control provisions by July 1, 2026. Specifically, it introduces two new criteria under which drivers will no longer be required to submit an annual physician's statement. The first criterion applies to drivers who have experienced a single nonepileptic seizure, have been free from episodes for five years, have not taken antiseizure medication for five years, and have received a physician's approval indicating minimal risk of reoccurrence. The second criterion allows for exemption if a driver has been free from episodes for ten years, has not taken antiseizure medication for ten years, and has also received a physician's approval.
Additionally, the bill clarifies that the physician review does not apply to drivers who must hold a valid medical examiner's certificate under federal regulations and does not determine their physical qualifications. The commissioner is also granted the authority to use a good cause exemption for rule adoption, and the bill includes a one-time appropriation of $11,000 for fiscal year 2026 to cover the costs associated with this rulemaking. The provisions of the bill will take effect the day after final enactment.