SF 369 requires students to pass the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization civics test to earn a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. This law directly affects all high school students in the state and those pursuing equivalent credentials. The key provision mandates passing this specific civics test, which covers U.S. history, government, and civic principles, as a graduation requirement. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on May 27, 2025.
SF 608 establishes a fund to reimburse grain sellers and depositors for losses if grain dealers or warehouse operators fail to pay. It requires grain dealers and warehouse operators to pay fees into this fund, which covers losses from unpaid grain sales or deposits. The fund reimburses affected sellers and depositors directly for verified covered losses. This bill directly affects grain sellers, depositors, and the businesses handling grain transactions, creating a financial safety net for them. It becomes effective upon the Governor's signature, as confirmed by the bill's recent passage and signing.
HF 835 requires schools to train personnel on emergency care for students with epilepsy or seizure disorders. It mandates specific emergency care planning, authorizes staff to assist students during seizures, and limits their liability when acting in good faith. The bill also directs the Department of Education to form a work group to develop health care training standards for school staff. These changes directly affect school personnel and students with seizure disorders across the state.
HF 933 establishes requirements for pediatric palliative care centers in Minnesota, directly affecting children with serious illnesses and their families. The bill mandates specific standards for facility operations, staffing, and care coordination to ensure specialized medical support. It requires centers to meet these standards to provide services for pediatric patients facing life-threatening conditions. Signed into law by the Governor on May 27, 2025, the bill creates a framework for consistent, high-quality palliative care access.
HF 1025 allows farmers to operate implements of husbandry (like tractors or harvesters) on specific state highways not part of the interstate system, such as Highway 69. This bill removes current restrictions that previously prohibited such equipment on these roads. It directly affects agricultural operators who use farm machinery on designated non-interstate state highways for transportation between fields and roads. The law applies to all state highways meeting the bill's criteria, streamlining farm equipment movement without requiring special permits.
HF 865 modifies how Minnesota school districts and accredited nonpublic schools address student harassment or bullying. It updates existing policies to clarify procedures for reporting, investigating, and responding to incidents. The bill directly affects students and school staff by changing the framework for handling these cases within schools. As signed into law on May 27, 2025, it establishes concrete requirements for school districts to follow regarding harassment and bullying prevention and response.
This bill requires various educational institutions, child care providers, and the state's health department to include information about immunization exemptions when communicating about immunization requirements. This directly affects parents, legal guardians, and students who receive these communications.
Specifically, elementary and secondary schools, licensed child care centers, and all other child care facilities must include exemption details in communications to parents and on their websites or registration materials. Community colleges, state universities, and private higher education institutions are also required to adopt policies ensuring students receive exemption information when notified about immunization requirements. Additionally, the state's health department must include exemption information in any public communication following an immunization recommendation.
HF 393 modifies how Iowa schools calculate performance grades by excluding students who drop out from certain school performance profile metrics. This change directly affects Iowa public schools and their published performance ratings, which are used to inform parents and the public. The bill alters the Department of Education's methodology to ensure dropout rates do not negatively impact a school's overall grade. It became law after passing the Senate unanimously and receiving the Governor's signature on May 27, 2025. The policy change specifically adjusts how student enrollment data is processed for grading purposes.
HF 615 makes it an offense to intentionally misrepresent a non-service animal as a service animal or service-animal-in-training. This law directly affects individuals who falsely claim their pet is a service animal, potentially facing penalties for such misrepresentation. The bill establishes specific penalties for this offense, including fines or other sanctions as determined by law. Signed into law by the Governor on May 27, 2025, it now takes effect as state policy.
HF 303 modifies rules for insurance company approvals (prior authorization) and the organizations that review medical treatment requests (utilization review organizations). It directly affects healthcare providers, insurers, and patients by changing how prior authorization requests are processed. The bill establishes specific timeframes for reviews and requires utilization review organizations to follow standardized procedures. This aims to reduce delays in patient care while maintaining oversight of treatment appropriateness. The legislation passed unanimously and was signed into law by the Governor on May 27, 2025.
HF 300 creates a multi-state agreement (compact) allowing physician assistants licensed in one participating state to practice in other compact states without needing separate licenses. It directly affects physician assistants seeking to work across state lines and healthcare facilities in participating states. The key provision establishes a standardized licensing process where a license issued by one compact state is recognized by all others in the agreement. This reduces administrative barriers for physician assistants and expands their ability to provide care in multiple states without reapplying for licenses. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on May 27, 2025.
HF 856 prohibits public entities (like government agencies, schools, and state-funded programs) from implementing certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities. The bill creates a private right to sue for individuals who believe a public entity violated its provisions. Key mechanisms include banning specific DEI training, assessments, or hiring practices tied to protected characteristics, and allowing affected individuals to file lawsuits. It became law after the Governor signed it on May 27, 2025.
