SF865

Senate Bill 865 is a proposal to update the design and information specifications of driver's licenses and identification cards in Minnesota. Key aspects of the bill include:

1. License Details: Licenses will include the licensee's name, date of birth, address (or an alternate address if mail isn't delivered to the home), physical description, signature, and a color photo or image. These details are essential for the license to be valid.

2. Address Issues: If the U.S. Postal Service cannot deliver mail to a licensee's home address, the licensee must verify this issue and provide an alternate mailing address.

3. Age-Related Designs:

   • Licenses for individuals under 21 will have a distinct color and a clear 'Under-21' mark.
   • Licenses for individuals aged 65 or older can be marked 'Senior' upon request.

4. REAL ID Compliance: Licenses will either comply with REAL ID requirements or be clearly marked as non-compliant. Compliant licenses will have specific indicators, while non-compliant licenses will have a unique design, color scheme, and be marked 'not for federal identification'.

5. Non-Compliant License Restrictions:

   • Non-compliant licenses will be vertically designed and marked 'not for voting' if issued to first-time applicants not demonstrating U.S. citizenship or to those with only a temporary lawful status.
   • The design and markings prevent the use of these IDs for federal identification or voting.

6. Name Display: The license will show the full name of the licensee or up to 39 characters if the full name is longer. There's a specific system for truncating longer names.

This legislation aims to standardize ID cards, enhance security features, and ensure compliance with federal regulations, addressing both functional and regulatory requirements for state-issued identification.