A bill for an act
relating to drivers; extending driver's license expiration dates to every eight years;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 171.02, subdivision 3; 171.07,
subdivision 4; Minnesota Statutes 2021 Supplement, sections 171.071, subdivision
4; 171.27, subdivisions 1, 2.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.02, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Motorized bicycle.

(a) A motorized bicycle may not be operated on any public
roadway by any person who does not possess a valid driver's license, unless the person has
obtained a motorized bicycle operator's permit or motorized bicycle instruction permit from
the commissioner of public safety. The operator's permit may be issued to any person who
has attained the age of 15 years and who has passed the examination prescribed by the
commissioner. The instruction permit may be issued to any person who has attained the age
of 15 years and who has successfully completed an approved safety course and passed the
written portion of the examination prescribed by the commissioner.

(b) This course must consist of, but is not limited to, a basic understanding of:

(1) motorized bicycles and their limitations;

(2) motorized bicycle laws and rules;

(3) safe operating practices and basic operating techniques;

(4) helmets and protective clothing;

(5) motorized bicycle traffic strategies; and

(6) effects of alcohol and drugs on motorized bicycle operators.

(c) The commissioner may adopt rules prescribing the content of the safety course,
examination, and the information to be contained on the permits. A person operating a
motorized bicycle under a motorized bicycle permit is subject to the restrictions imposed
by section 169.974, subdivision 2, on operation of a motorcycle under a two-wheel instruction
permit.

(d) The fees for motorized bicycle operator's permits are as follows:

(1)
Motorized bicycle operator's permit before age 21 and valid until
age 21
$
9.75
(2)
Renewal permit age 21 or older and valid for deleted text beginfourdeleted text endnew text begin eightnew text end years
$
15.75
(3)
Duplicate of any renewal permit
$
5.25
(4)
Written examination and instruction permit, valid for 30 days
$
6.75

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2022, and applies to new or
renewal applications for driver's licenses or identification cards submitted on or after that
date.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.07, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Identification card expiration.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this
subdivision, the expiration date of a Minnesota identification card is the birthday of the
applicant in the deleted text beginfourthdeleted text endnew text begin eighthnew text end year following the date of issuance of the card.

deleted text begin (b)deleted text end For an applicant age 65 or olderdeleted text begin:deleted text endnew text begin,
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deleted text begin (1) the expiration date of a Minnesota identification card is the birthday of the applicant
in the eighth year following the date of issuance of the card; or
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2)deleted text end a noncompliant identification card is valid for the lifetime of the applicant.

deleted text begin (c) For the purposes of paragraph (b), "Minnesota identification card" does not include
an enhanced identification card issued to an applicant age 65 or older.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (d)deleted text endnew text begin (b)new text end The expiration date for an Under-21 identification card is the cardholder's 21st
birthday. The commissioner deleted text beginshalldeleted text endnew text begin mustnew text end issue an identification card to a holder of an Under-21
identification card who applies for the card, pays the required fee, and presents proof of
identity and age, unless the commissioner determines that the applicant is not qualified for
the identification card.

deleted text begin (e)deleted text endnew text begin (c)new text end Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) deleted text beginto (d)deleted text endnew text begin and (b)new text end, the expiration date for an
identification card issued to a person with temporary lawful status is the last day of the
person's legal stay in the United States, or one year after issuance if the last day of the
person's legal stay is not identified.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2022, and applies to new or
renewal applications for driver's licenses or identification cards submitted on or after that
date.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2021 Supplement, section 171.071, subdivision 4, is amended
to read:


Subd. 4.

Variance for homebound individuals.

(a) Notwithstanding section 171.07 or
Minnesota Rules, part 7410.1810, the commissioner may grant a variance from the
photograph requirements for a noncompliant identification card if: (1) the individual is
homebound as defined in paragraph (b); (2) the individual has submitted proof of homebound
status; and (3) the department has a photograph of the applicant on file that was taken within
the last deleted text beginfourdeleted text endnew text begin eightnew text end years or during the most recent renewal cycle or the applicant has submitted
a photograph to the department that meets the requirements of section 171.07, Minnesota
Rules, part 7410.1810, subpart 1, and other technical requirements established by the
commissioner, such as background color and electronic file size, to ensure the image can
be used on a credential and conforms with images taken by the department. Applicants
granted a photograph variance under this subdivision are not required to appear in person
to have a new photograph taken.

(b) For purposes of this subdivision, "homebound" means the individual is unable to
leave the individual's residence due to a medical, physical, or mental health condition or
infirmity as documented in writing by a physician, case worker, or social worker.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2022, and applies to new or
renewal applications for driver's licenses or identification cards submitted on or after that
date.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2021 Supplement, section 171.27, subdivision 1, is amended
to read:


Subdivision 1.

Expiration.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the expiration
date for each driver's license is the birthday of the driver in the deleted text beginfourthdeleted text endnew text begin eighthnew text end year following
the date of issuance of the license. The birthday of the driver deleted text beginshalldeleted text endnew text begin mustnew text end be as indicated on
the application for a driver's license. A license may be renewed on or before expiration or
within one year after expiration upon application, payment of the required fee, and passing
the examination required of all drivers for renewal. Driving privileges deleted text beginshalldeleted text endnew text begin mustnew text end be extended
or renewed on or preceding the expiration date of an existing driver's license unless the
commissioner believes that the licensee is no longer qualified as a driver.

(b) The expiration date for each under-21 license deleted text beginshalldeleted text endnew text begin mustnew text end be the 21st birthday of the
licensee. Upon the licensee attaining the age of 21 and upon the application, payment of
the required fee, and passing the examination required of all drivers for renewal, a driver's
license deleted text beginshalldeleted text endnew text begin mustnew text end be issued unless the commissioner determines that the licensee is no
longer qualified as a driver.

(c) The expiration date for each provisional license is two years after the date of
application for the provisional license.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) to (c), the expiration date for a license issued to a
person with temporary lawful status is the last day of the person's legal stay in the United
States, or one year after issuance if the last day of the person's legal stay is not identified.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2022, and applies to new or
renewal applications for driver's licenses or identification cards submitted on or after that
date.
new text end