Minnesota Legalizes Motorcycle Lane Splitting, Filtering July 1

Starting July 1, several new laws take effect in Idaho, including the Idaho Medical Freedom Act, which broadly prohibits mandatory medical interventions for employment or services, and House Bill 37, making firing squads the primary execution method, replacing lethal injection. The state also passed legislation restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public higher education, along with a school choice law that offers tax credits for students enrolled in nonpublic schools. Similarly, Indiana will implement a law banning the use of state funds for DEI initiatives in public schools and colleges, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, color, or sex in hiring or licensing, though critics warn of its negative impact on minority students. Meanwhile, Minnesota will legalize motorcycle lane splitting and filtering under specific conditions, allowing riders to pass vehicles in the same lane at speeds no greater than 25 mph and no more than 15 mph faster than surrounding traffic, excluding certain areas such as roundabouts, school zones, and freeway ramps, aiming to improve safety and reduce congestion. Advocates emphasize the need for public education on these new motorcycle rules to ensure safety for all road users. These legislative changes reflect a broader trend of states revising policies on medical freedom, education, execution methods, DEI, and road safety.