Vehicle transfer requirements modified, vehicle certificate of title procedures modified, electronic credentials authorized, peace officer death benefits modified, driver and vehicle services information system audit eliminated, and money appropriated.

This bill modifies Minnesota's vehicle transfer rules, title procedures, and peace officer death benefits while also eliminating a specific audit of the driver and vehicle services information system. It requires owners to remove disability plates when selling a vehicle and restricts transferring those plates to replacement vehicles unless they are owned or primarily operated by a permanently disabled person. The legislation also authorizes the issuance of electronic certificates of title and allows for the electronic transmission of lien data by financial institutions, provided certain security standards are met. Additionally, the bill adjusts how title documents are delivered to owners or secured parties and includes provisions to modify death benefits for peace officers. These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027, or July 1, 2027, depending on the specific section.