HF1327

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1327) seeks to amend the definition of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 84.92, subdivision 8. The proposed changes include:

1. Expanding the allowable dry weight of an ATV from the current 2,000 pounds to a new range of 2,000–3,000 pounds.
2. Maintaining the existing requirement that an ATV must have between three and six low-pressure or non-pneumatic tires.
3. Clarifying that an ATV must have a total width of 65 inches or less, measured from the outside of one tire rim to the outside of the opposite tire rim.
4. Reaffirming that ATVs include both Class 1 and Class 2 ATVs.
5. Specifying that electric-assisted bicycles, golf carts, mini trucks, dune buggies, go-karts, and vehicles used specifically for lawn maintenance, agriculture, logging, or mining are not considered ATVs.

The bill was introduced by Representatives Burkel, Heintzeman, Koegel, and Igo and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy. If enacted, this bill would modify ATV regulations, allowing for heavier vehicles under the ATV classification while maintaining existing width and tire structure requirements.