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SF 3365

Adoption requirement of rules relating to the ignition interlock program

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Dibble

Mandates Minnesota adopt rules for its ignition interlock program, standardizing administration, device rules, and enforcement for DUI offenders and related agencies.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 3365

Summary of Senate File 3365 (SF 3365)

Overview

  • Bill number and title: SF 3365 — Adoption requirement of rules relating to the ignition interlock program
  • Status: Referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety committees
  • Introduced: April 9, 2025
  • Subject: Public Safety and the Public Safety Department
  • Bill type: Legislative proposal (Senate file)

SF 3365, as introduced, appears to address the rulemaking framework for Minnesota’s ignition interlock program. The bill’s title indicates a focus on requiring the adoption of rules related to that program. No substantive policy provisions are described in the information provided beyond this rulemaking-adoption objective.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill intends to establish or mandate the adoption of rules governing Minnesota’s ignition interlock program. This suggests a formalization or standardization of how the program is implemented, administered, and possibly enforced.
  • By directing rulemaking, the bill aims to ensure consistent regulatory guidance for program operations, eligibility, device requirements, testing, exemptions, or related administrative processes—though specific rule contents are not listed in the provided materials.

Key Provisions (as far as available)

  • The text provided does not include detailed policy provisions. The primary stated action is the requirement to adopt rules related to the ignition interlock program.
  • No dollar figures, timelines for rule adoption, or changes to offender eligibility, penalties, or compliance requirements are indicated in the available summary.

Affected Parties

  • Likely affected:
    • The agency or agencies responsible for administering the ignition interlock program (typically associated with the public safety or transportation safety functions).
    • Individuals subject to ignition interlock requirements (e.g., DUI offenders who must use IID devices as a condition of driving privileges).
  • Other stakeholders may include law enforcement, courts, and licensing authorities who interact with IID rules.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: April 9, 2025
  • Referral: Judiciary and Public Safety
  • As of the provided information, no committee hearings, amendments, or floor actions are documented. The progression will depend on committee review, potential amendments, and votes.

Next Steps for Further Update

  • Review the full text of SF 3365 to confirm the exact rulemaking provisions, any deadlines, and the intended regulatory framework.
  • Monitor committee hearings in the Judiciary and Public Safety meetings for testimony, amendments, and passage timing.
  • Check for subsequent actions (e.g., passage by the Senate, reconciliation with the House version, if applicable).

For readers seeking a deeper understanding, the bill’s official text and fiscal notes (once released) will provide precise rule sections, affected statutes, and administrative implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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