School bus requirements modifications
SF 3985 modifies Minnesota's school bus safety rules. It requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus displaying flashing red lights until the stop arm retracts. The bill also mandates that all school buses obtain a USDOT number for inspection tracking and allows school buses to be used on public roads for driver training purposes. These changes directly affect school districts, bus operators, and drivers approaching school buses.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action May 5, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ann Johnson Stewart
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Carla Nelson
RRepublican
Co
Scott Dibble
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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