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MN SF3623
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ann Johnson Stewart
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.444, subdivision 1, to require 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
- Vehicles must remain stopped until the red lights are no longer flashing, eliminating the previous condition that the stop-signal arm be retracted
- Clarifies that flashing amber lights on a school bus serve as a prewarning that red lights are about to be displayed and traffic must not come within 20 feet
- Changes statutory language from "shall" to "must" throughout the section
- Effective the day following final enactment
Legislative Description
Vehicles approaching school buses to stop for flashing red lights requirement
Last Action
Second reading
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/17/2026
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