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SF4731 • 2026
Wheelchair accessibility for operators of autonomous vehicles requirement provision
Wheelchair accessibility for operators of autonomous vehicles requirement provision
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-23
House
Introduction and first reading
Official Summary Text
Wheelchair accessibility for operators of autonomous vehicles requirement provision
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to transportation; requiring wheelchair accessible vehicles for operators of autonomous vehicles; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 221. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. new text begin [221.88] WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES REQUIRED. new text end new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Definitions. new text end new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the terms in this subdivision have the meanings given. new text end new text begin (b) "Autonomous vehicle" means a vehicle equipped with technology that has been integrated into the vehicle that meets the definition of Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 in the April 2021 revision of standard J3016, "Taxonomy and Definitions for Terms Related to Driving Automation Systems for On-Road Motor Vehicles," published by SAE International. new text end new text begin (c) "Commercial autonomous vehicle operations" means the use of autonomous vehicles for commercial purposes, including but not limited to transporting passengers or goods. new text end new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Wheelchair accessible vehicles required. new text end new text begin (a) An entity engaged in commercial autonomous vehicle operations in the state must certify to the commissioner that it has at least two wheelchair accessible vehicles in its fleet within one year of beginning operations. new text end new text begin (b) If an entity fails to fulfill the requirements under paragraph (a), the commissioner may suspend the entity's authorization for commercial autonomous vehicle operations in the state until the requirements are met. new text end new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment. new text end