Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF750

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  
Refer
2/20/25  

Caption

Driver's license suspensions expanded to include all cases where a person is believed to have committed criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation, and peace officers required to report all cases where a person is believed to have committed vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation.

Impact

The bill's provisions will amend existing Minnesota statutes pertaining to driver's license suspensions, thereby broadening the criteria for which suspensions are enforced. This change is significant as it intends to establish a more rigid framework for managing cases involving severe offenses related to vehicle operation, thus serving as a preventive measure against repeat incidents of vehicular crimes. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2025, indicating a future implementation to allow for necessary adjustments by relevant governmental bodies.

Summary

House File 750 expands the circumstances under which a person's driver's license may be suspended in the state of Minnesota. Specifically, it mandates the suspension of licenses in all cases where law enforcement believes that an individual has committed either criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation. This legislation seeks to enhance public safety by addressing the implications of dangerous driving behavior that results in fatalities or serious injuries.

Contention

While the intent of HF750 is to promote stronger accountability for drivers, it may evoke some debate regarding the balance between public safety and individual rights. Law enforcement agencies will be required to report all suspected cases of vehicular homicide or operation, which could lead to increased scrutiny of officers' discretion in these situations. Critics may also argue that the blanket approach to suspensions could disproportionately affect individuals who may not pose a considerable risk, raising concerns about fairness and due process within the legal system.

Companion Bills

MN SF1373

Similar To Driver's license suspension expansion to include all cases where a person is believed to have committed vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation; peace officer reporting in all cases where a person is believed to have committed criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation

Previously Filed As

MN SF5488

Driver's licenses suspensions to include all cases where a person is believed to have committed criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation expansion provision and peace officers reporting all cases where a person is believed to have committed criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation

MN HF5412

Driver's license suspensions expanded to include all cases where a person is believed to have committed criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation, and peace officers required to report all cases of offenses.

MN SF5489

Driver's licenses suspensions to include all cases where a person is believed to have committed criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation expansion provision, driving in excess of certain speeds as an element in criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular operation offenses, and requiring peace officers reporting all cases where a person is believed to have committed criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation

MN HF5411

Driver's license suspensions expanded to include all cases where a person is believed to have committed criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation, driving in excess of certain speeds established as element of offenses, and peace officers required to report all cases of offenses.

MN SF4066

Criminal vehicular operation addition to list of offenses requiring a one-year waiting period for a limited driver's license

MN HF4368

Criminal vehicular operation added to list of offenses requiring one-year waiting period for limited driver's license, requirement that invalidated licenses be physically clipped removed, and two-wheeled vehicle endorsements renamed to motorcycle endorsements.

MN HF3614

Public safety; policy and technical changes made to provisions including crime victim policy, criminal justice reform, public safety policy, predatory offenders, and corrections policy; crimes established; penalties provided; data classified; and reports required.

MN HF538

Peace officers prohibited from joining or supporting hate or extremist groups or criminal gangs; and revocation, suspension, or denial of peace officer license provided for hate or extremist group or criminal gang activity.

MN HF3554

Aggravated first-degree witness tampering included in definitions of violent crime and crimes against a person.

MN SF4950

Ignition interlock program participation requirement limitation for individuals whose driver's license is revoked, canceled or denied for an incident involving alcohol and establishing an intensive testing program for those whose driver's license is revoked, canceled, or denied for an incident involving a controlled substance or an intoxicating substance

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