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Governor Walz Will Sign Driver’s Licenses for All on Tuesday
Posted on Mar 06 2023
March 6, 2023—On Tuesday, March 7, Governor Tim Walz will sign the Driver’s Licenses for All bill at the St. Paul Armory at 10:15 a.m.
The bill will restore driver’s licenses to all Minnesotans regardless of immigration status so long as they pass the written and practical tests, increasing safe legal access to our shared roads for everyone. This was the law in Minnesota until 2003 when the governor unilaterally revoked this right.
The bill, passed by the House and Senate, was supported by grassroots community organizations, nonprofits, business and law enforcement groups, and elected officials across Minnesota.
“This is a major victory for all of us involved – especially those impacted who have been fighting and engaging others since day one,” said ILCM Executive Director Veena Iyer. “Access to driver’s licenses is important for public safety, economic growth, and the dignity of our community members.”
Currently, eighteen states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico allow residents to access driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status.