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MN HF4180

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samantha Sencer-Mura

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Transportation to develop a passenger form for detained individuals (passengers traveling involuntarily or in restraints) collecting name, date of birth, address, medical history, emergency contacts, attorney information, and pending legal proceedings

  • Prohibits refueling aircraft while any individual is restrained on board; detained individuals removed for refueling must be placed in climate-controlled enclosures with access to restrooms and water

  • Mandates fixed base operators verify passenger forms exist for all detained individuals, maintain documentation on detention flights for at least two years, and submit monthly reports to the commissioner

  • Prohibits the state, political subdivisions, and the Metropolitan Airports Commission from contracting with airlines transporting detained individuals unless the airline provides a federal or state court warrant, court order, or governor's extradition authorization

  • Effective October 1, 2026, with contract limitations not applying to agreements entered into on or before that date

Legislative Description

Requirements governing air transport and contracting related to detained individuals established.

Last Action

Authors added Berg and Moller

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance and Policy3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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