Minnesota SF4731: Wheelchair accessibility for operators of autonomous vehicles requirement provision

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to transportation; requiring wheelchair accessible vehicles for operators of autonomous vehicles; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 221.

From the introduced text, March 19, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to transportation; requiring wheelchair accessible vehicles for operators of autonomous vehicles; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 221. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [221.88] WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES REQUIRED.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definitions.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For purposes of this section, the terms in this subdivision have the meanings given.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) "Autonomous vehicle" means a vehicle equipped with technology that has been integrated into the vehicle that meets the definition of Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 in the April 2021 revision of standard J3016, "Taxonomy and Definitions for Terms Related to Driving Automation Systems for On-Road Motor Vehicles," published by SAE International.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) "Commercial autonomous vehicle operations" means the use of autonomous vehicles for commercial purposes, including but not limited to transporting passengers or goods.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Wheelchair accessible vehicles required.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) An entity engaged in commercial autonomous vehicle operations in the state must certify to the commissioner that it has at least two wheelchair accessible …

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Sponsors

• James Carlson (D) · primary sponsor
• Jim Abeler (R)
• John Hoffman (D)
• Ann Johnson Stewart (D)

Latest actions

1. March 23, 2026: Referred to Transportation
2. March 23, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4731?

SF4731 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Wheelchair accessibility for operators of autonomous vehicles requirement provision.

What does SF4731 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to transportation; requiring wheelchair accessible vehicles for operators of autonomous vehicles; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 221.

What is the status of SF4731?

In committee as of March 23, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Transportation (March 23, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4731?

James Carlson (D), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF4731?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4731&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate