The bill amends various provisions related to drivers' licenses in Minnesota, specifically focusing on the evidence required for identity verification and name changes. It modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.0605, subdivision 2, by adding a new category of acceptable documents for identity verification, which includes a document designated by the United States Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, the bill introduces a new subdivision (Subd. 7) that outlines acceptable evidence for an applicant's name change, which includes a certified copy of a marriage certificate, court order, or divorce decree specifying the name change.

Furthermore, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.17, subdivision 1, to clarify the offenses that lead to the immediate revocation of a driver's license. It updates the list of offenses by removing certain provisions and adding new ones, including specific sections related to manslaughter and other serious traffic violations. The changes aim to enhance public safety by ensuring that drivers who commit serious offenses are promptly penalized through license revocation.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 171.0605, 171.17, 609.21