SF 4843 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Off-road vehicle trails agritourism immunity modifications

This bill modifies Minnesota's agritourism liability laws to explicitly include off-road vehicle trails as a protected agritourism activity. The legislation defines agritourism activities to encompass off-road vehicle trails alongside existing activities like farming and winemaking, and clarifies that participants engaging in these trails are covered under the state's inherent risks immunity provisions. Key provisions establish that farms and ranches offering off-road vehicle trails are protected from liability for injuries resulting from natural hazards, animal behavior, or ordinary equipment dangers, provided participants understand these inherent risks. The changes apply to incidents occurring on or after August 1, 2026, and affect farms, ranches, and individuals participating in off-road vehicle trail activities in Minnesota.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 25, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
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Judy Seeberger
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