This bill proposes a new legal provision in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604A, that limits the civil liability of motor vehicle operators for injuries caused to pedestrians who are illegally blocking a roadway. Specifically, it states that a pedestrian obstructing a roadway in violation of applicable statutes cannot bring a lawsuit against a motor vehicle operator for any resulting injury, death, loss, or damage if the operator was using the vehicle to retreat or escape from the pedestrian and reasonably believed that they or a passenger were in immediate danger of serious harm.

The new law, designated as section 604A.45, outlines two key conditions under which the motor vehicle operator would not be held liable: first, the injury must be a result of the operator's actions to escape the obstruction, and second, the operator must have a reasonable belief of imminent danger. The bill also specifies that this provision will take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to any causes of action that arise on or after that date.