Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF3840: State Fire Code alcohol-blended fuel equipment compatibility standards
Status: In committee, May 6, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing State Fire Code alcohol-blended fuel equipment compatibility standards; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299F.
From the introduced text, February 20, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing State Fire Code alcohol-blended fuel equipment compatibility standards; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299F. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [299F.0135] ALCOHOL-BLENDED FUEL EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For equipment used in alcohol-blended fuel-dispensing systems containing more than ten percent ethanol, the fire and life safety requirements of the State Fire Code are satisfied when:] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (2) the equipment manufacturer has provided written certification of compatibility with the specific ethanol blend being dispensed in accordance with Minnesota Rules, part 7150.0100, subpart 9, item C.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This paragraph applies to dispensers, hoses, nozzles, breakaway fittings, swivels, flexible connectors, dispenser emergency shutoff valves, vapor recovery systems, leak detection devices, and pumps.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) If Minnesota Rules, part 7150.0100, does not address an issue relating to alcohol-blended fuel-dispensing equipment, any applicable provision of the State Fire Code applies.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) Nothing in this section affects fire and life safety requirements of the State Fire Code relating to electrical classification, emergency shutoff systems, impact protection, or other safety provisions not specifically related to …
Sponsors
- Matt Klein (D) · primary sponsor
- Paul Utke (R)
Latest actions
- : Author added Utke
- : Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF3840?
- SF3840 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): State Fire Code alcohol-blended fuel equipment compatibility standards.
- What does SF3840 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing State Fire Code alcohol-blended fuel equipment compatibility standards; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299F.
- What is the status of SF3840?
- In committee as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: Author added Utke (May 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF3840?
- Matt Klein (D), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SF3840?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF3840&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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