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MN SF3840

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Klein

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Establishes State Fire Code compliance standards for fuel-dispensing equipment used with alcohol-blended fuels containing more than 10% ethanol (such as E15, E85)

  • Requires equipment to have Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing or similar third-party certification for ethanol concentrations within five percentage points of the blend being dispensed

  • Requires equipment manufacturers to provide written certification of compatibility with the specific ethanol blend per Minnesota Rules, part 7150.0100, subpart 9, item C

  • Applies to dispensers, hoses, nozzles, breakaway fittings, swivels, flexible connectors, emergency shutoff valves, vapor recovery systems, leak detection devices, and pumps

  • Preserves existing State Fire Code requirements for electrical classification, emergency shutoff systems, impact protection, and other safety provisions not related to equipment compatibility

Legislative Description

State Fire Code alcohol-blended fuel equipment compatibility standards

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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