HF 3241 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Display of dynamic electronic content while operating a motor vehicle limitations modified.

Minnesota's HF 3241 modifies rules about electronic displays in vehicles by prohibiting drivers from viewing "dynamic content" (like moving videos, games, or interactive apps) on screens visible while operating a vehicle. It directly affects drivers using electronic devices or vehicle systems that show such content while the vehicle is in motion. Key exceptions include navigation systems, emergency vehicle operations, rearview cameras for visibility, and passive displays (like a phone showing a static map). The law, effective August 1, 2025, aims to reduce distractions by limiting non-essential screen use during driving.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 25, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction 1st Engrossment · 2 edits · Mar 2, 2026
MINOR
The bill moved from its initial introduction to its first engrossment, indicating it has been reviewed and amended by the legislature. The most significant substantive change is the effective date of the new traffic laws, which was delayed from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2026. Additionally, the exemption for law enforcement vehicles was clarified to explicitly apply only when they are used in the performance of official duties.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the effective date of new restrictions on electronic displays in vehicles was narrowed by extending the implementation timeline by one year.
TIMELINE

The effective date for the new restrictions on displaying dynamic electronic content while driving was changed from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2026, giving drivers an additional year to adjust to the rules.

ELIGIBILITY

The exemption for law enforcement vehicles was updated to specify that the prohibition does not apply only when the device is used while the vehicle is in the performance of official duties.

Floor votes · House Mar 23, 2026

How they voted

11023
Passed
Total votes 133
Mar 23, 2026
D Democratic66
65 Yea 1 Nay
98% Yea
R Republican67
45 Yea 22 Nay
67% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Introduced
Received from House
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill was passed
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt as amended
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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