This bill proposes the elimination of the requirement for validation stickers to be displayed on license plates in Minnesota, amending various sections of the Minnesota Statutes, including sections 168.12 and 169.79. It specifies that a validation sticker indicating the expiration date of vehicle registration is no longer required to be affixed to a license plate and repeals certain provisions related to validation stickers. The bill also includes technical amendments regarding the issuance and display of license plates, ensuring that plates must be securely fastened and visible, and outlines conditions for issuing special plates to veterans. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill modifies the vehicle registration system by allowing the registrar to rearrange the words and figures on plates issued under the monthly series system to accommodate registration period indicators. It establishes a unique registration category for fleet vehicles, requiring distinctive license plates with the inscription "FLEET REG." The bill also emphasizes the obligations of the commissioner in managing vehicle registrations by replacing "shall" with "must" in various contexts and streamlining language by removing references to "stickers." Overall, the bill aims to simplify vehicle registration processes and reduce unnecessary requirements for vehicle owners, with an effective date of October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.12, 169.79, 168.012, 168.0135, 168.017, 168.123, 168.124, 168.125, 168.127, 168.15, 168.16, 168.187, 168.27, 168.29, 168.31, 168.381, 168B.035