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HF 1260

Special license plates authorized for firefighters who are also emergency medical technicians, and rulemaking authorized.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Davis and 8 co-sponsors

HF 1260 would create a special license plate for firefighters who are EMTs and authorize rulemaking to set eligibility, design, fees, renewals, and administration.

Author added Sexton
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Bill Summary · HF 1260

HF 1260 — Special license plates for firefighters who are EMTs; rulemaking authorized

Overview

HF 1260 would authorize the creation of a special license plate designation for individuals who are both firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and would authorize rulemaking to implement the program. The bill is part of Minnesota’s motor vehicle and transportation policy framework and would involve the appropriate licensing or motor vehicle authorities to establish eligibility, design, application, and administration of the plates. The companion bill is SF 900.

Purpose and intent

  • Recognize and honor firefighters who also serve as EMTs by allowing a distinctive license plate for eligible individuals.
  • Provide a framework for implementing the program through rulemaking to address eligibility, design, application, fees (if any), renewal, and administration.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill title and summary)

  • Authorization of a new special license plate category specifically for firefighters who are EMTs.
  • Authorization for the responsible state agency to adopt rules necessary to implement the program. This typically includes:
    • Eligibility criteria (must be a firefighter and EMT, and meet any agency requirements).
    • Plate design options and approval processes.
    • Application procedures for individuals seeking the plate.
    • Fees, renewals, and any administrative costs or allocations.
    • Enforcement and compliance considerations.
  • Cross-reference to related legislation, with SF 900 noted as the companion bill.

Who is affected

  • Firefighters who also hold EMT credentials.
  • The state motor-vehicle licensing and registration authority (e.g., the department/division responsible for specialized plates) that would issue and administer the plates after rulemaking.
  • Potentially local fire departments and EMS organizations that employ dual-role personnel, who may benefit from public recognition.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: February 20, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • February 20, 2025: Introduction and first reading; referred to Transportation Finance and Policy.
    • February 24, 2025: Author Knudsen added.
    • March 10, 2025: Author Sexton added.
  • Related bill: SF 900 (companion).

Potential impact and considerations

  • Public recognition and professional visibility for firefighters who also serve as EMTs.
  • Administrative implications for the licensing agency, including potential rulemaking costs and workload.
  • Design and fee decisions will be determined through the proposed rulemaking process.
  • Implementation timeline will depend on committee action, rulemaking direction, and potential amendments.

Next steps

  • Monitor committee hearings and proposed amendments in Transportation Finance and Policy.
  • Review the companion SF 900 for parallel provisions and potential differences.
  • Once rules are published, review eligibility criteria, fees (if any), and plate design options.

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

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