SF4411
Shelters left on ice overnight requirements modifications
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF4093
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Purpose
The bill aims to improve visibility and safety of ice shelters left overnight by adding a specific marking requirement. It modifies how fish houses, dark houses, or other shelters left on the ice must be marked.
Main Provisions
- Applies to: fish houses, dark houses, or shelters left on the ice overnight.
- Marking requirement: Each side of the shelter must have reflective material.
- Specifics of the reflective marking: The material on each side must provide at least 144 square inches of reflective area, and must be visible on that side. (This implies a total minimum of 288 square inches of reflective material when considering both sides.)
- Legal basis: The provision amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97C.355, subdivision 7a.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Adds a new mandatory marking requirement for shelters left on the ice overnight, using reflective material visible on both sides.
- Establishes a quantified minimum area for reflective material (at least 144 square inches per side, totaling at least 288 square inches).
Relevant Terms - fish house - dark house - shelter left on the ice overnight - reflective material - visible on each side - Minnesota Statutes 2024 - section 97C.355 - subdivision 7a
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 12, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy | |
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