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 if a driver has experienced a single nonepileptic seizure, has been free from episodes for five years, has not taken antiseizure medication during that time, and has received a physician's assurance of good health with minimal risk of recurrence. The second criterion allows for exemption if a driver has been free from episodes for ten years, has not taken antiseizure medication for that duration, and has also received a physician's assurance of good health.
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 adopt rules using a good cause exemption, and the bill includes an appropriation of $11,000 for fiscal year 2026 from the driver and vehicle services operating account to cover the costs associated with the rulemaking process. The provisions of this bill will take effect the day after final enactment.