Minnesota SF3985: School bus requirements modifications

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying stopping requirements for vehicles approaching school buses; modifying first aid kit requirements on school buses; requiring USDOT numbers for all school buses; authorizing use of school buses on public roads for training purposes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 169.011, subdivision 71; 169.444, subdivision 1; 169.448, subdivision 1; 169.449, by adding a subdivision; 169.454, subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision.

From the introduced text, February 25, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying stopping requirements for vehicles approaching school buses; modifying first aid kit requirements on school buses; requiring USDOT numbers for all school buses; authorizing use of school buses on public roads for training purposes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 169.011, subdivision 71; 169.444, subdivision 1; 169.448, subdivision 1; 169.449, by adding a subdivision; 169.454, subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.011, subdivision 71, is amended to read: Subd. 71. School bus. (a) "School bus" means a motor vehicle used to transport pupils to or from a school defined in section 120A.22, or to or from school-related activities, by the school or a school district, or by someone under an agreement with the school or a school districtnew text begin [ADDED: , or to provide training on the operation of the vehicle to employees of the school, school district, or a person under an agreement with the school or school district] new text end . A school bus does not include a motor vehicle transporting children to or from school for which parents or guardians receive direct compensation from a school district, a motor coach operating under charter carrier authority, a transit bus providing services as defined in section 174.22, subdivision 7, or a vehicle otherwise qualifying …

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Sponsors

• Ann Johnson Stewart (D) · primary sponsor
• D. Scott Dibble (D, 61)
• Carla J. Nelson (R, 24)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders HF4063, SF indefinitely postponed
2. April 7, 2026: Second reading
3. April 7, 2026: Comm report: To pass
4. March 4, 2026: Author added Nelson
5. February 26, 2026: Referred to Transportation
6. February 26, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF3985?

SF3985 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): School bus requirements modifications.

What does SF3985 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying stopping requirements for vehicles approaching school buses; modifying first aid kit requirements on school buses; requiring USDOT numbers for all school buses; authorizing use of school buses on public roads for training purposes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 169.011, subdivision 71; 169.444, subdivision 1; 169.448, subdivision 1; 169.449, by adding a subdivision; 169.454, subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision.

What is the status of SF3985?

In committee as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders HF4063, SF indefinitely postponed (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored SF3985?

Ann Johnson Stewart (D), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF3985?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF3985&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate