Minnesota Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal (Vehicle Registration): Minnesota Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

1,816 active-duty service members
760 active-duty spouses
1,554 active-duty children
21,669 National Guard and reserve members
9,195 National Guard and reserve spouses
15,352 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Aug. 31, 2024.

Shane Preston

Great Lakes Regional Liaison

Great Lakes Region

IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

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Mr. Preston became Great Lakes region liaison in 2022. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked at the Michigan State Capitol. Mr. Preston is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and graduate from Michigan State University College of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Access to Quality Child Care

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ENACTED

Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts7/17 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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ENACTED

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

05/09/2024

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

05/09/2024

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

05/09/2024

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

05/09/2024

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

05/09/2024

Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

04/29/2021SF 193

04/21/2021SF 193

05/09/2024

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

05/09/2024

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities

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Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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ENACTED

01/01/2022

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

MN has a program called Statewide Open Enrollment Options. This allows students to enroll in a non-resident district. Nearly all requests for open enrollment in the state are granted.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils0/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

Minnesota allows for remote renewals for both driver's license.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Minnesota allows for remote renewals for vehicle registration.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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ENACTED

01/01/1997

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

State law defers to the federal definition.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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State Policy Priorities 2025

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