This bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes related to drivers' licenses and the ignition interlock program. It introduces new provisions that classify data related to identifiers and designations on drivers' licenses and Minnesota identification cards as private data, ensuring greater privacy for individuals. Specifically, it adds a new subdivision to section 13.6905, which governs credential identifier and designation data, and modifies section 171.12 to enhance privacy protections for personal information provided during the application process for driver's licenses and identification cards. The bill also clarifies the conditions under which personal information may be disclosed and establishes that certain data maintained by the commissioner is classified as private.

Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for license revocation periods related to driving while impaired convictions, including new stipulations for individuals whose licenses have been revoked due to the same incident. It repeals a specific provision in section 169A.54 regarding the applicability of implied consent revocation, streamlining the legal framework surrounding license revocations. Overall, the bill aims to improve the management of personal data related to drivers' licenses while ensuring that the ignition interlock program is effectively enforced.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169A.54, 171.07, 171.09, 171.12
1st Engrossment: 169A.54, 13.6905, 171.12