SF2094 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Various requirements governing active transportation modification
Related bill: HF1804
AI Generated Summary
The bill S.F. No. 2094 relates to transportation in Minnesota and proposes modifications to laws governing active transportation, electric-assisted bicycle rebates, and associated regulations. Specifically, it:
- Revises the definition of "crosswalk" in Minnesota statutes to include various types of pedestrian and bicycle crossings.
- Adjusts speed limits, including:
- Establishing 25 mph limits in residential roadways and 35 mph limits in rural residential districts, if adopted by local road authorities.
- Maintaining a 15 mph speed limit in school zones.
- Imposing an additional surcharge for exceeding speed limits by 20 mph or more.
- Enhances pedestrian protections, requiring drivers to:
- Stop for pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks at intersections and remain stopped until the pedestrian has cleared the driver's lane.
- Prohibiting overtaking and passing of vehicles stopped at crosswalks.
- Making it illegal to drive through a column of school children or past school patrol members.
- Strengthens penalties for violations:
- A misdemeanor for failure to yield to pedestrians.
- A gross misdemeanor for repeat offenses within one year.
The bill also modifies electric-assisted bicycle rebate eligibility and amounts and grants authority for rulemaking to implement these changes.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Transportation | |
| March 20, 2025 | Senate | Action | Chief author stricken, shown as co-author | ||
| March 20, 2025 | Senate | Action | Chief author added |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Includes specific provisions for markings indicating a crosswalk."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies the definition of 'crosswalk' under section 169.011.",
"modified": [
"Refines the definition of 'opposite corners' related to crosswalks."
]
},
"citation": "169.011"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Introduces specific requirements for sign posting before certain speed limits become effective."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill amends speed limits under section 169.14.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts conditions under which certain speed limits apply, particularly in residential and rural areas."
]
},
"citation": "169.14"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Introduces penalties for violating pedestrian right-of-way."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill changes pedestrian right-of-way laws under section 169.21.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies driver responsibilities regarding pedestrian crossings."
]
},
"citation": "169.21"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee