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HF2736 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Mandatory fine for school bus stop-signal arm violations eliminated.

Related bill: SF2613

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to amend existing Minnesota traffic laws concerning penalties for drivers who illegally pass school buses when the stop signal arm is extended.

Main Provisions

  • The bill targets the provisions related to the penalties imposed on drivers who fail to stop for school buses as required by law.
  • It proposes to eliminate the mandatory fine currently imposed on drivers who violate the bus stop-signaling laws.

Significant Changes

  • The removal of the mandatory minimum fine of $500 that is currently levied on drivers who commit violations related to stopping for school buses.
  • The existing distinctions between regular misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors will remain. Gross misdemeanors involve passing the bus on the right side or when a child is present, which are considered more severe offenses.

Relevant Terms

  • School bus stop signal arm
  • Mandatory fine elimination
  • Traffic violation penalties
  • Gross misdemeanor
  • Minnesota traffic law

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [
        "Eliminates the mandatory minimum fine for drivers who violate the school bus stop-signal arm rules."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies penalties related to school bus stop-signal arm violations under section 169.444.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.444",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

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