Advisory Council on Traffic Safety programming and administration duties modification

Minnesota Senate Bill SF3430 aims to expand the responsibilities of the Advisory Council on Traffic Safety. The Council will now advise the governor and state agencies on traffic safety policies, guide the Toward Zero Deaths program, encourage research in traffic safety, review recommendations from subcommittees, and provide input on traffic safety grants and plans at both state and local levels. Additionally, the Council will recommend measures to improve safety in designated safe road zones. ([track.mn](https://track.mn/legislative_instruments/0942025-sf3430?utm_source=openai))

MN SF3430 is a senate bill in the Minnesota 94th Legislature 2025-2026, sponsored by James Carlson (D), currently “Introduced” since April 24, 2025.

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The bill has been positively received, with reports indicating that traffic safety programs in Minnesota have led to a significant reduction in traffic fatalities. In 2025, the state saw a more than 20% drop in overall traffic deaths, attributed to efforts by first responders, infrastructure investments, and focused enforcement. ([codot.gov](https://www.codot.gov/safety/shift-into-safe-news/2026/march/new-report-traffic-safety-programs-saving-lives-driving-down-traffic-deaths-minnesota-department-of-public-safety?utm_source=openai))

No negative media coverage or significant criticisms of the bill have been reported.