HF2374 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Revocation or cancellation of a person's privileges for off-road recreational vehicles and motorboats for certain motor vehicle violations required.
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill proposes to extend the penalties for driving violations involving substances like alcohol and controlled substances to include revocation or cancellation of privileges to operate offroad recreational vehicles and motorboats. It is aimed at enhancing public safety by ensuring that individuals who are penalized for serious driving-related offenses also face consequences in the context of recreational activities involving motor vehicles.
Main Provisions
- Revocation of Operating Privileges: If a person has their driver's license or driving privileges revoked due to violations involving alcohol or controlled substances, those penalties will also apply to the operation of offroad recreational vehicles and motorboats.
- Specific Violations Included: This includes violations for alcohol, controlled substances, intoxicating substances, manslaughter from operating a motor vehicle, and criminal vehicular homicide or injury.
- Notification Requirement: Upon conviction of any applicable offense, the commissioner must inform the person that they are prohibited from operating offroad recreational vehicles and motorboats for the same duration as the driver's license revocation or cancellation.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 171.188 to broaden the scope of driving penalties to include recreational vehicle and motorboat operation.
- It ensures that individuals penalized for certain motor vehicle offenses are also prohibited from engaging in similar potentially hazardous activities in recreational contexts.
Relevant Terms
- Driving while impaired
- Revocation
- Offroad recreational vehicles
- Motorboats
- Alcohol violation
- Controlled substance violation
- Criminal vehicular homicide
- Intoxicating substances
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy |
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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