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Conference committee approves changes to Minnesota ignition-interlock rules after St. Louis Park crash
Summary
A Minnesota legislative conference committee on May 15 approved amendments to House File 21 30 expanding ignition-interlock rules, increasing a penalty for driving without an interlock while on the program and adding a special-revenue appropriation of $382,000 per year beginning in FY2026.
A Minnesota conference committee on House File 21 30 on May 15 approved a package of changes to the state—s ignition-interlock program, including new rules for how time on the program is credited after interruptions, an increase in the penalty for driving without a required interlock while enrolled, and a $382,000-per-year appropriation from the Driver and Vehicle Services operating account beginning in fiscal year 2026.
The bill was brought after a September crash at the Park Tavern outdoor patio in St. Louis Park in which a driver with five prior DWI convictions killed two people and injured 12, a fact committee members cited repeatedly during debate. "This has been a journey ... born of a tragedy and hopefully will help prevent future similar tragedies," said Senator Latz, a sponsor of the bill.
Nonpartisan staff explained the key differences between the house and senate versions and summarized three scenarios the amendments address. First, if a participant temporarily cannot…
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