SF 3961 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
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Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
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Feb 26, 2026
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