HF1344

HF1344 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Warning lights that volunteer first responders are authorized to use in their personal vehicles when responding to a call specified.

Related bill: SF793

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes related to the use of warning lights on personal vehicles operated by volunteer emergency responders. Specifically, it allows volunteer firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and certified volunteer ambulance drivers to equip their personal vehicles with flashing or steady-burning red or red-and-white warning lights when responding to emergency calls. The bill establishes guidelines for obtaining and using these lights, ensures proper certification, and states that the commissioner of public safety must be notified when a responder's membership or certification ends. The bill also modifies existing laws regarding flashing lights to permit their use by these emergency volunteers.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Transportation Finance and Policy
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Transportation Finance and Policy
March 19, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 19, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional specifics on lamp size and color emitted."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the authorization for volunteer emergency responders to use red lamps on their vehicles under section 169.58, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Conditions under which the lamp may be lighted."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.58",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on the application process for permits."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the requirements for volunteer ambulance drivers to use flashing lights under section 169.58, subdivision 3.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies permit expiration upon termination of volunteer status."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.58",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill adjusts the rules regarding flashing and glaring lights on vehicles under section 169.64, subdivision 3.",
      "modified": [
        "Expands exceptions for flashing lights to include volunteer responders."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.64",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  }
]