Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government
Model Legislature
Introduced by: Parker Eck
Delegation: AFSA
Legislative Body: Sanford House
Committee: Transportation
BILL #: 5503
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE YOUTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA YOUTH LEGISLATURE –
An act to
Help maintain the skills of older drivers.
 
SECTION I - PURPOSE
This bill aims to make sure people who drive are able to retain their driving skills even into old age. This bill will
require people whose drivers licenses are expiring while they are above the ages of 50 to retake their permit tests in
order to have their license renewed. If they fail the permit test more than three times they will be required to retake
the driving test.
 
SECTION II - JUSTIFICATION
The justification for this bill is that as you get older your physical and mental state begin to decline, which can lead
to poor driving. This bill will ensure that they are able to retain their skills and are capable of driving safely.
 
 
SECTION III - DEFINITIONS
Renewal - the process of extending the period of a license’s validity.
Permit test - the test that is required to be taken in order to get your driver's permit.
Driving test - the on the road test required to get your driver's license.
 
 
SECTION IV - FUNDING
This bill receive funding from DVS by adding the class D $29.50 permit fee to the class D license renewal fee of $41.
 
 
SECTION V – PENALTIES/ENFORCEMENT
The penalty for not retaking the test within the given time is having your driver's license revoked.
 
SECTION VI – EFFECTIVE DATE
This bill will take effect on January 1st 2027.