This bill proposes significant changes to Minnesota's vehicle transfer and title procedures, including the introduction of electronic credentials and modifications to peace officer death benefits. Key amendments require vehicle owners to remove existing license plates upon ownership transfer and establish new procedures for issuing certificates of title electronically. The bill clarifies the roles of secured parties in the title process, ensuring they receive proper notification regarding their security interests. It also sets effective dates for various provisions, with many changes taking effect on January 1, 2027, or for titles issued on or after July 1, 2027, while repealing previous legislation related to driver and vehicle services audits.

Additionally, the bill amends the definition of "killed in the line of duty" for public safety officers, specifying exclusions for natural causes and introducing criteria for determining if certain health events are considered injuries sustained in the line of duty. It expands the definition of "public safety officer" to include part-time officers and those separated due to duty disability. The bill allocates funding for initiatives related to driver and vehicle services, including work zone safety information and fraud detection, while also allowing claims for public safety officer deaths occurring before July 1, 2026, to be filed until July 1, 2028. Furthermore, it mandates a pilot project for same-day driver's license issuance in select locations, with a report due on its outcomes by January 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.021, 168A.01, 168A.05, 168A.06, 168A.10, 168A.13, 168A.14, 168A.143, 168A.18, 168A.20, 168D.02, 168D.15, 171.12, 299A.41