HF 732 Bill Summary

• Increases maximum seating capacity for type III vehicles from 10 to 15 or fewer people, including the driver
• Increases gross vehicle weight rating limit for type III vehicles from 10,000 to 26,000 pounds or less
• Specifies that type III vehicles must not be outwardly equipped and identified as traditional school bus types (A, B, C, or D)
• Requires vehicles converted to 15 or fewer seats placed in service after August 1, 1999 to have been originally manufactured to comply with passenger safety standards
• Amends Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.011, subdivision 71