Provisions for operating all-terrain vehicles on public roads modified.
HF 566 amends Minnesota law to clarify rules for operating all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on public roads. It specifies that ATVs may be operated on the right shoulder or extreme right side of county/state highways (for accessing businesses/trails) and in ditches/slopes under certain conditions, while restricting operation in agricultural zones (April 1-August 1) and between sunset and sunrise. The bill also updates local government authority to allow ATVs on roads for access to businesses/residences via ordinance, with specific speed and access requirements for smaller communities. These changes directly affect ATV operators, local municipalities creating ordinances, and agricultural workers using ATVs for farm access.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Committee
2
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Elections Finance and Government Operations
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Transportation Finance and Policy
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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