SF 3814 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Motorboat adult operator definition modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's definition of an "adult operator" for motorboats and personal watercraft. It raises the minimum age requirement based on birth dates: operators must be 12+ and born on or after July 1, 2004 (effective July 1, 2025), with later birth date requirements phased in over subsequent years. The change directly affects individuals operating motorboats in Minnesota who must meet these age criteria. The bill updates Minnesota Statutes section 86B.30, subdivision 3, to reflect these revised age thresholds.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Last action Feb 23, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026
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Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
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Feb 23, 2026
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