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MN SF3814
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Lieske
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AI Summary
- Removes the phased-in birth date requirements that were set to expand mandatory boater education to older operators between 2025 and 2028
- Simplifies the "adult operator" definition for motorboats and personal watercraft to include anyone age 12 or older, without additional birth date restrictions
- Eliminates provisions that would have required boater education for those born after July 1, 2004 (effective 2025), July 1, 2000 (effective 2026), July 1, 1996 (effective 2027), and July 1, 1987 (effective 2028)
- Effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Motorboat adult operator definition modification
Last Action
Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment, Climate, and Legacy2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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