SF1836 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Authority limitation to issue certain citations to pedestrians
Related bill: HF1509
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota transportation laws, specifically related to traffic control signals and pedestrian violations. Key provisions include:
Clarifications on Traffic Signal Meanings:
- Defines how vehicular traffic and pedestrians should respond to green, yellow, and red signals.
- Emphasizes that vehicles must yield to pedestrians lawfully in crosswalks.
- Specifies rules for turning at red lights.
Restrictions on Pedestrian Citations:
- Prohibits law enforcement officers from stopping, detaining, or issuing citations to pedestrians for crossing against a yellow or red light unless:
- The pedestrian is already being stopped for an unrelated violation, or
- A vehicle is approaching in a way that creates a collision hazard.
- Prohibits law enforcement officers from stopping, detaining, or issuing citations to pedestrians for crossing against a yellow or red light unless:
The bill's intent appears to be limiting law enforcement's ability to cite pedestrians for certain minor infractions unless a safety risk is present.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Transportation on: March 05, 2025 15:00
- Judiciary and Public Safety on: March 19, 2025 12:30
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 24, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Transportation | |
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
| March 10, 2025 | Senate | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety | |
| March 20, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
| March 24, 2025 | Senate | Action | Comm report: To pass | ||
| March 24, 2025 | Senate | Action | Second reading | ||
| Senate | Action | Rule 47, returned to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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"added": [
"Provides conditions under which peace officers are prohibited from stopping or citing pedestrians."
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"summary": "This bill amends section 169.06 pertaining to traffic control signals to limit authorities from issuing citations to pedestrians under certain circumstances.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies the operation and indication of traffic control signals for vehicles and pedestrians."
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This bill amends section 169.21 related to pedestrian traffic rules and signals.",
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"Specifies conditions under which pedestrians can proceed across roadways."
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee