Minnesota HF4063: First aid kit requirements on school buses modified, USDOT numbers required for all school buses, and school buses authorized on public roads for training purposes.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to transportation; 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; 169.448, subdivision 1; 169.449, by adding a subdivision; 169.454, subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision.

From the engrossed text, April 30, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to transportation; 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; 169.448, 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 tonew text begin [ADDED: : (1)] new text end 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 [ or (2) provide training on the operation of the vehicle for the purposes specified in clause (1) 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 …

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Sponsors

• Lucy Rehm (D, 48B) · primary sponsor
• Brad Tabke (D)

Latest actions

1. August 1, 2026: Effective date
2. May 12, 2026: Secretary of State, Filed
3. May 12, 2026: Governor approval
4. May 11, 2026: Presentment date
5. May 6, 2026: Bill repassed vote: 64-3
6. May 6, 2026: Reconsidered
7. May 6, 2026: Third reading Passed vote: 63-3
8. May 6, 2026: Special Order: Rule 45 amendment stricken
9. May 6, 2026: Returned from Senate
10. May 5, 2026: Second reading

Votes

• the passage of the bill (May 6, 2026): 63 yea, 3 nay, passed
• CALENDAR FOR THE DAY - Passage, as amended (April 30, 2026): 134 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HF4063?

HF4063 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): First aid kit requirements on school buses modified, USDOT numbers required for all school buses, and school buses authorized on public roads for training purposes.

What does HF4063 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to transportation; 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; 169.448, subdivision 1; 169.449, by adding a subdivision; 169.454, subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision.

What is the status of HF4063?

Signed into law as of August 1, 2026. Latest action: Effective date (August 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4063?

Lucy Rehm (D, 48B), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HF4063?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4063&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house