HF 3241

as introduced - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 04/25/2025 10:05am

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; modifying certain limitations on display of dynamic
electronic content while operating a motor vehicle; amending Minnesota Statutes
2024, section 169.471, subdivision 1.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.471, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

deleted text begin Television screen deleted text end new text begin Display of electronic content new text end in vehicle.

deleted text begin No television
screen shall be installed or used in any motor vehicle where images from the screen are
visible to the driver while operating the motor vehicle except: deleted text end new text begin (a) For purposes of this
subdivision:
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new text begin (1) "dynamic content" means the following types of electronic media or content stored
on or displayed by an electronic device: video content, including through video calling,
video conferencing, or live-streaming; games; content from a software application that is
interactive in nature or involves ongoing and substantial changes to its graphical display;
or other content that has the appearance of movement;
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new text begin (2) "electronic device" includes but is not limited to a wireless communications device,
electronic tablet, laptop, digital video player, gaming device, or other portable consumer
electronics or wearable device with an electronic display; and
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new text begin (3) "vehicle interface system" means a component or device for a motor vehicle that:
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new text begin (i) provides centralized electronic interface to access and control vehicle features,
capabilities, and dynamic content, whether or not through digital communication with an
electronic device; and
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new text begin (ii) is affixed to or installed or permanently physically integrated into the vehicle.
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new text begin (b) When a motor vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic, as provided under section
169.475, subdivision 1, paragraph (d), a person is prohibited from operating the vehicle
while:
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new text begin (1) an electronic device displays dynamic content that is visible to the vehicle operator;
or
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new text begin (2) a vehicle interface system displays dynamic content that is visible to the vehicle
operator and is not directly related to vehicle operation, condition, maintenance, safety, or
navigation.
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new text begin (c) The prohibition in paragraph (b) does not apply to:
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(1) deleted text begin video screens deleted text end new text begin a device or feature new text end installed in new text begin a new text end law enforcement deleted text begin vehicles deleted text end new text begin vehicle new text end ;

new text begin (2) an electronic device or vehicle interface system used in an authorized emergency
vehicle while in the performance of official duties;
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deleted text begin (2) deleted text end new text begin (3) a new text end closed-circuit video deleted text begin systems deleted text end used exclusively to aid the driver's visibility to the
front, rear, or sides of the vehicle; deleted text begin and
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deleted text begin (3) video screens installed as part of a vehicle control system or deleted text end new text begin (4) a device or feature new text end
used in intelligent vehicle highway applications deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ;
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new text begin (5) a global positioning system or navigation system that is only capable of being used
for navigation purposes;
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new text begin (6) a wireless communications device that is used in conformance with section 169.475,
subdivision 3; and
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new text begin (7) an electronic device while the device provides a solely passive display.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
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