Close motorized trails receiving grants-in-aid to nonmotorized use unless designated for that use
This bill requires trails in Minnesota that receive state funding for nonmotorized use to be officially designated for that purpose before allowing nonmotorized vehicles on them. It affects local governments, trail managers, and trail users by adding a new requirement that funded trails must go through a formal designation process to permit nonmotorized access. The legislation modifies existing state statutes to ensure that trails receiving state grants-in-aid are explicitly authorized for nonmotorized use, preventing motorized vehicles from operating on trails designated solely for nonmotorized use while allowing exceptions for motorized wheelchairs and electric-assisted bicycles.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 11, 2026
Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026
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Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
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Mar 11, 2026
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Steve Green
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