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HF 2374

Revocation or cancellation of a person's privileges for off-road recreational vehicles and motorboats for certain motor vehicle violations required.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Leon Lillie and 1 co-sponsor

The bill would revoke or cancel privileges to operate off-road recreational vehicles and motorboats for specified motor vehicle violations.

Author added Pursell
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Bill Summary · HF 2374

Summary of HF 2374 (2025-2026) – Revocation or cancellation of privileges for off-road recreational vehicles and motorboats for certain motor vehicle violations

Purpose and intent

HF 2374 proposes to revoke or cancel a person’s privileges to operate off‑road recreational vehicles (ORVs) and motorboats when the individual commits specified motor vehicle violations. The bill aims to strengthen accountability for violations that may affect safety and responsible use of powered recreational equipment by ensuring that certain violations lead to suspension or loss of privileges for ORVs and motorboats.

Key provisions and changes

  • Privileges targeted: The bill applies to the operation of off‑road recreational vehicles and motorboats, not necessarily to all motor vehicles on public roads. The focus is on recreational equipment used off-road and on water.
  • Grounds for revocation/cancellation: The bill specifies that certain motor vehicle violations could trigger the revocation or cancellation of privileges to operate ORVs and motorboats. While the exact list of violations is not provided in the available summary, typical triggers in similar measures include offenses such as driving under the influence, reckless operation, boating under the influence, or other violations that indicate unsafe operation.
  • Process for revocation/cancellation: While the detailed administrative process is not included in the summary, the bill would likely establish a formal process by which authorities (e.g., a state agency overseeing ORVs and boating) may revoke or cancel privileges, provide notice, and allow due process protections (opportunity to request a hearing, appeal rights, etc.).
  • Duration of suspension or revocation: The bill would specify the length of time that privileges are revoked or canceled, which could be temporary (suspension) or longer-term (revocation), depending on the violation and any regulatory framework established.
  • Scope and exemptions: The summary does not detail exemptions, but such bills commonly outline how the measure interacts with other licenses, registries, or fees, and may include transitional provisions or grandfathering for certain cases.

Who would be affected

  • Individuals holding privileges to operate ORVs and motorboats in Minnesota would be subject to potential suspension or cancellation if they commit covered motor vehicle violations.
  • Owners and operators of ORVs and motorboats could be affected indirectly, including implications for participation in off-road/public waterways activities and potential needs to seek reinstatement of privileges.
  • State agencies responsible for enforcing motor vehicle laws, ORV regulation, and boating safety would administer the program, establish procedures, determine violations triggering action, and adjudicate or process appeals.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced and referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy committee (as of March 17, 2025).
  • Sponsor involvement: Primary author is Kristi Pursell with co-sponsors Leon Lillie and Kristi Pursell; author added Pursell on March 20, 2025.
  • Enforcement timeline: The bill would set effective dates for when revocation or cancellation provisions take effect, likely aligning with the fiscal year or a specified start date after passage, and would provide a schedule for notices, hearings, and reinstatement after violation resolution (exact dates not provided in the available summary).

Notes for readers

  • This summary reflects the bill’s stated intent to connect certain motor vehicle violations with the management of privileges to operate recreational motor equipment off-road and on water.
  • The exact list of qualifying violations, due process protections, length of suspensions, and reinstatement procedures would be defined in the bill’s text and any committee amendments.
  • For stakeholders, key questions include which violations trigger action, how hearings and appeals are structured, how reinstatement is attained, and how this interacts with existing licensing, registration, and safety enforcement programs.

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

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