Minnesota establishes Choose Life special license plates with annual contributions funding adoption support agencies

Original title: Choose Life special license plates established, and money appropriated.

Last action · April 23, 2026: Author added SwedzinskiSponsors: Shane Mekeland and 34 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Minnesota creates a new Choose Life special license plate for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles starting January 1, 2026. Applicants must pay standard registration taxes along with a $25 initial and annual contribution deposited into a special revenue account. Funds are appropriated to the commissioner of public safety to cover administrative costs and distribute grants to Choose Life Minnesota, Inc., for local nonprofit agencies assisting pregnant women making adoption plans.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners choosing the specialized plate pay an extra $25 yearly contribution that directly funds non-abortion-related adoption support services and material aid for birth mothers across Minnesota counties.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Vehicle Owners

Vehicle owners have the option to apply for Choose Life special license plates by paying standard registration fees and a $25 annual contribution.

Directly affected

Choose Life Minnesota, Inc.

Choose Life Minnesota, Inc., receives funds from the state account to distribute to local adoption agencies and is permitted to use up to 15 percent for administration and promotion.

Directly affected

Nongovernmental Adoption Agencies

Qualified nonprofit agencies assisting pregnant women making adoption plans receive county-share funds to cover material needs and birth mother support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to get a Choose Life license plate?

Applicants must pay standard special plate fees, the regular vehicle registration tax, and contribute $25 upon initial application and at least $25 annually to the Choose Life account.

Who is eligible to receive the funds collected from the license plate contributions?

Funds are distributed to nongovernmental, nonprofit agencies within each county that assist pregnant women making adoption plans and do not engage in abortion-related activities or charge women for services.

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18 actions

Apr 23, 2026House
Author added Swedzinski
Apr 22, 2026House
Author added Rarick
Apr 7, 2026House
Authors added Perryman and Franson
Mar 18, 2026House
Authors added Jacob and Rymer
Mar 12, 2026House
Author added Bakeberg
Mar 2, 2026House
Authors added Duran and Joy

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Feb 19, 2026House
Author added Davis
Apr 28, 2025House
Author added Niska
Apr 10, 2025House
Author added Sexton
Apr 2, 2025House
Authors added Gander and Murphy
Mar 10, 2025House
Author added Backer
Mar 5, 2025House
Authors added Novotny, Fogelman and Van Binsbergen
Mar 3, 2025House
Authors added Heintzeman and Gillman
Feb 26, 2025House
Authors added Warwas, Skraba, and Robbins
Feb 24, 2025House
Authors added Dotseth, Knudsen, and Hudson
Feb 20, 2025House
Authors added Schultz and Lawrence
Feb 19, 2025House
Author added Roach
Feb 13, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy

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