This bill seeks to repeal the existing REAL ID implementation law established in Laws 2017, chapter 76, which governs the issuance and requirements for driver's licenses and identification cards in Minnesota. It mandates the revisor of statutes to prepare proposed legislation for the 2026 regular legislative session to address the necessary statutory changes resulting from this repeal, with the repeal taking effect on July 1, 2026. The bill also introduces new definitions and requirements for noncompliant licenses and identification cards, including specific markings to indicate their status, and outlines the responsibilities of the commissioner to inform applicants about the limitations of their identification documents.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to enhance compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005, including requirements for noncompliant identification cards to be marked "not for federal identification" and to have unique design features. It establishes security measures for tribal identification cards and includes data privacy provisions. The bill appropriates $3,270,000 for the implementation of these changes and includes a contingent repealer that nullifies the act if the Federal REAL ID Act is repealed or amended. It also revises application procedures, requiring applicants to declare the truthfulness of their information and provide satisfactory evidence of identity and lawful status.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 171.01, 171.06, 171.061, 171.07, 171.071, 171.072, 171.12, 171.27, 171.017, 171.04