Use of personal watercraft earlier in the day permission
This bill amends Minnesota law to allow personal watercraft use to begin at 8:00 AM instead of 9:30 AM. It directly affects owners and operators of personal watercraft (like Jet Skis) on Minnesota lakes and waterways. The key change modifies the existing restriction that previously prohibited operation between sunset and 9:30 AM, shifting the start time to 8:00 AM. Other requirements, such as wearing Coast Guard-approved life jackets, speed limits near shorelines, and needing a decal, remain unchanged. The bill focuses solely on adjusting the daily operating hours for personal watercraft.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Grant Hauschild
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Andrew Lang
RRepublican
Co
Nick Frentz
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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