Minnesota SF5172: Off-highway vehicle safety and conservation program and uses of off-highway vehicle accounts modification

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying off-highway vehicle safety and conservation program and uses of off-highway vehicle accounts; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 84.794, subdivision 2; 84.803, subdivision 2; 84.9011, subdivision 2; 84.927, subdivision 2.

From the introduced text, April 16, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying off-highway vehicle safety and conservation program and uses of off-highway vehicle accounts; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 84.794, subdivision 2; 84.803, subdivision 2; 84.9011, subdivision 2; 84.927, subdivision 2. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 84.794, subdivision 2, is amended to read: Subd. 2. Purposes. (a) Subject to appropriation by the legislature, money in the off-highway motorcycle account may only be spent (2) acquisition, maintenance, and development of off-highway motorcycle trails and use areas; (3) grants-in-aid to counties and municipalities to construct and maintain off-highway motorcycle trails and use areas; deleted text begin and deleted text end (4) grants for enforcement and public education to local law enforcement agenciesdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (5) grants to off-highway motorcycle organizations under section 84.9011, subdivision 2.] new text end (b) The distribution of funds made available for grants-in-aid must be guided by the statewide comprehensive outdoor recreation plan. Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 84.803, subdivision 2, is amended to read: Subd. 2. Purposes. Subject to appropriation by the legislature, money in the off-road vehicle account may only be spent (2) acquisition, maintenance, and development of off-road vehicle trails and use areas; (3) grant-in-aid programs to counties and municipalities …

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Sponsors

• Grant Hauschild (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 20, 2026: Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
2. April 20, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5172?

SF5172 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Off-highway vehicle safety and conservation program and uses of off-highway vehicle accounts modification.

What does SF5172 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying off-highway vehicle safety and conservation program and uses of off-highway vehicle accounts; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 84.794, subdivision 2; 84.803, subdivision 2; 84.9011, subdivision 2; 84.927, subdivision 2.

What is the status of SF5172?

In committee as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy (April 20, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5172?

Grant Hauschild (D).

Where is the official record for SF5172?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5172&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate