The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.24, to enhance penalties and establish minimum fines for repeat violations of driving without a valid license. It introduces new provisions that classify certain violations as gross misdemeanors, particularly when they involve prior convictions or result in significant harm or death. Specifically, a person can be charged with a gross misdemeanor if they have two prior convictions for similar offenses within ten years or if their actions lead to substantial bodily harm or death. The bill also clarifies the definition of "qualified violation" and outlines the responsibilities for prosecuting these offenses.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding the sufficiency of notice for revocation, suspension, cancellation, or disqualification of driving privileges. It specifies that notice is adequate if it is personally served or mailed to the individual's last known address, and it removes the requirement for the notice to be sent by the Department of Public Safety. The changes are set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 171.24
1st Engrossment: 171.24