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MN HF3436

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keith Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Requires vehicles to stop at least 20 feet from a school bus displaying flashing red lights, removing the previous requirement that the stop-signal arm also be extended
  • Changes "shall" to "must" throughout the statute to strengthen the mandatory language for stopping and remaining stopped
  • Removes the requirement that drivers wait for the stop-signal arm to retract before proceeding; vehicles may now move once red lights stop flashing
  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.444, subdivision 1
  • Effective the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Vehicles approaching school buses required to stop for flashing red lights.

Last Action

Author added Altendorf

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance and Policy2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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