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MN SF4801

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Doron Clark

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Transportation must amend Minnesota Rules, part 8830.1500, subpart 2, by July 1, 2027

  • Railroad crossing bells must be silenced when the train's head end reaches the crossing or when gate arms descend to within 10 degrees of horizontal

  • Exception: bells must continue operating at crossings within 1,000 feet of residential property

  • Commissioner may use the "good cause exemption" for expedited rulemaking under Minnesota Statutes section 14.388

  • Effective the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Rulemaking requirement modifying exception to use of railroad crossing bells

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

3/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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