Disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle after commission of certain offenses involving a commercial motor vehicle requirement provision
This bill prohibits individuals convicted of using a commercial vehicle for specific felony offenses from ever operating such vehicles again. It directly affects commercial drivers convicted of felony drug crimes (under Chapter 152) or certain human trafficking offenses (under sections 609.281, 609.282, or 609.322). The key provision mandates a permanent disqualification by the commissioner upon conviction for these offenses. The law applies to offenses committed on or after August 1, 2025.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Jan 27, 2025
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Committee
1
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karin Housley
RRepublican
Co
John Jasinski
RRepublican
Co
Julia Coleman
RRepublican
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