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HF3241 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain limitations on display of dynamic electronic content while operating a motor vehicle modified.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify existing regulations regarding the display of dynamic electronic content in vehicles, specifically focusing on improving road safety by reducing distractions for drivers.

Main Provisions

  • Dynamic Content Definition: The bill defines "dynamic content" as electronic media involving video content, video calls, livestreaming, games, and any interactive software applications with changing displays.

  • Electronic Devices Covered: Specifies a list of devices including wireless communication devices, tablets, laptops, video players, gaming devices, and wearable gadgets that come with electronic displays.

  • Vehicle Interface System: Describes these systems as components in vehicles that control features and display content, which may include digital connection to electronic devices.

  • Prohibitions:

    • When a vehicle is in motion, the operation of electronic devices or systems displaying dynamic content visible to the driver is banned unless related to vehicle operation.
    • Exceptions include systems used by law enforcement and emergency vehicles, and devices aiding driver visibility or providing navigational assistance.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill amends the existing statute by broadening the definition of electronic devices and introducing stricter restrictions on dynamic content visible to drivers while operating a vehicle.
  • Introduces a clear list of exceptions where dynamic content display is permitted.

Relevant Terms

dynamic content, electronic device, video calling, livestreaming, vehicle interface system, navigation system, wireless communications device, traffic safety, road distraction, interactive media.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Definitions for 'dynamic content', 'electronic device', and 'vehicle interface system'.",
        "Prohibition of electronic devices displaying dynamic content visible to drivers unless certain exceptions are met."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the existing Minnesota Statute 169.471, subdivision 1, which addresses the display of electronic content in vehicles.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifications on what constitutes permissible electronic displays while operating a vehicle."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.471",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statute 169.475, subdivision 1, in relation to the prohibition against operating vehicles with visible electronic content displays.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.475",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill refers to Minnesota Statute 169.475, subdivision 3, specifying conditions where wireless communications devices may be used.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.475",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  }
]

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