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Bill Summary · SF 4808

Summary of SF 4808 (Minnesota) — Access Requirement to E-15 Gasoline

Session: 2025-2026 | Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Purpose and intent

SF 4808 establishes requirements related to the accessibility and availability of E-15 gasoline (gasoline blended with 15% ethanol) for consumers and certain fueling stations. The bill appears designed to promote broader consumer access to E-15, potentially by setting standards or timelines for fueling infrastructure, product availability, or licensing related to the sale of E-15. The overall aim is to ensure that E-15 gasoline is reasonably accessible to retail customers where gasoline is sold.

Key provisions (high level)

  • Access requirements: The bill introduces obligations or standards intended to increase or ensure consumer access to E-15 at applicable fueling locations. This could include mandates on storage, dispensing equipment, or supplier arrangements to offer E-15 alongside other gasoline blends.
  • Retail and infrastructure considerations: Provisions may address retailer eligibility, station equipment compatibility, or requirements for updating infrastructure to dispense E-15 (e.g., fuel pumps, tanks, or fueling island configurations).
  • Compliance and enforcement: Likely includes mechanisms for compliance assessment, potential penalties for noncompliance, or timelines by which stations must meet access obligations.
  • Coordination: Potential coordination with state agencies to certify or regulate E-15 availability, monitor market access, or provide guidance to retailers.

Note: The publicly available information provided focuses on the bill’s title and access-oriented framing. The actual statutory text would specify precise duties, thresholds, timelines, exemptions, and enforcement processes.

Who would be affected

  • Retail gasoline stations and fuel retailers: If the bill mandates broader access to E-15, retailers may need to ensure E-15 is available, properly labeled, and compatible with installed pumps and storage tanks.
  • Ethanol producers and distributors: May experience increased demand or supply obligations to ensure E-15 availability.
  • Consumers: End users choosing to purchase E-15 would benefit from greater access or convenience.
  • State agencies: Agencies responsible for commerce, consumer protection, environmental, and energy programs may oversee implementation, compliance, and enforcement.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: March 25, 2026.
  • Referral: Referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection committee on March 25, 2026.
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsors include Matt Klein and Rob Kupec.

Practical considerations and potential impacts

  • Economic impact: Depending on requirements, costs to retailers for equipment upgrades or labeling could influence pricing or availability of E-15.
  • Environmental and fuel stability considerations: E-15 use is tied to ethanol blends and may be associated with specific regulations regarding fuel stability, summer gasoline volatility, and vehicle compatibility.
  • Market dynamics: Expanded access could influence ethanol market demand and octane supply considerations.

If you would like, I can tailor this summary to include direct excerpts from the bill text (if provided) or expand on potential compliance timelines, exemptions, or enforcement details once the full statute language is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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