SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Tonight, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved HF 4, known as the “Driver’s Licenses for All” bill. The legislation would allow undocumented residents of Minnesota to earn driver’s licenses.
Rep. Liz Olson (DFL – Duluth) voted in favor of the bill.
“No matter their immigration status, Minnesotans across the state need to travel to get to work, bring kids to school, get groceries, visit the doctor and more, and everyone deserves to be safe on our roads,” Rep. Olson said. “I was proud to stand with the broad coalition of business, law enforcement, faith, labor, and community leaders who have been working for many years on Drivers Licenses for All legislation, a sensible proposal aimed at keeping people on our roads safe while ensuring our undocumented neighbors can be fully able to participate in our society.”
With an estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants in Minnesota, this measure would allow them and their families to complete necessary daily tasks like driving to work, dropping kids off at school, or attending medical appointments. This bill will increase safety and justice across Minnesota by allowing these residents to travel openly, once they pass standard licensing exams and tests. Similar bills in other states have been shown to reduce hit-and-run accidents by 7-10%.
The legislation is currently moving through the committee process in the Minnesota Senate.