Relating to: all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles with out-of-state registrations.
SB 221 clarifies that all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) registered outside the state must be treated as ATVs/UTVs if their manufacturer's certificate designates them as such, regardless of their out-of-state registration type. This directly affects out-of-state ATV/UTV owners seeking to operate these vehicles within the state. The bill requires such vehicles to meet the state's ATV/UTV definition to qualify for nonresident trail passes; if they don't meet this definition, they cannot be operated on highways, ATV routes, or trails. The law overrides reciprocal agreements and ensures out-of-state vehicles comply with state-specific ATV/UTV regulations.
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Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 25, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Sep 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage, Ayes 5, Noes 0
upper
Sep 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage, Ayes 5, Noes 0
upper
Jul 21, 2025
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Marklein
upper
Apr 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Marklein, Cabral-Guevara, Dassler-Alfheim, Pfaff and Testin;
cosponsored by Representatives Mursau, Dittrich, Duchow, Gustafson, O'Connor and Wittke
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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