Mandatory fines enactment for violations of the school bus stop arm law

SF 737 establishes mandatory minimum fines for drivers who fail to stop for school buses. It directly affects drivers who violate Minnesota's school bus stop arm law, imposing fines of at least $500 for first offenses, $700 for repeat violations within ten years, and $950 for two or more prior violations. The bill also defines specific scenarios as gross misdemeanors - passing a bus on the right side (passenger door) or when children are outside on the street/sidewalk - with stricter penalties. The law would take effect on August 1, 2025, applying to violations occurring on or after that date.