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SF 3382

Supplemental anatomical gift education program; credits on driver's licenses and Minnesota identification card fees establishment

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Hoffman and 1 co-sponsor

Minnesota bill establishes organ donation education program with driver's license fee credits to increase anatomical gift registration rates.

Referred to Transportation
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Bill Summary · SF 3382

Legislative bill overview

SF 3382 establishes a supplemental anatomical gift education program in Minnesota and creates a fee credit system for driver's licenses and state ID cards. The bill likely provides educational materials about organ and tissue donation options while offering financial incentives (fee reductions or credits) to residents who obtain these licenses and IDs.

Why is this important

Organ and tissue donation rates directly impact transplant availability and can save lives—the U.S. faces persistent shortages of available organs. By coupling donor education with financial incentives at the point of ID issuance, the bill attempts to increase donation registration rates during a routine interaction most adults have with the state. This approach leverages existing infrastructure (DMV visits) to expand the donor pool.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost-benefit analysis unclear: The fiscal impact of fee credits versus potential organ donation increases is not specified; unclear whether state revenue loss justifies public health gains
  • Privacy and informed consent concerns: Questions about how aggressively the education program promotes donation and whether participation feels voluntary or coercive at the DMV
  • Equity implications: Fee credits may disproportionately benefit higher-income individuals who renew IDs more frequently, potentially creating disparities in donation rates across income groups

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

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