SF 3583 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Farmer-Lender Mediation Act extension provision

This bill extends the expiration date of Minnesota's Farmer-Lender Mediation Act from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2032. It directly affects farmers and lenders facing potential foreclosure by preserving the existing mediation program that helps resolve disputes before court proceedings. The key provision simply updates the sunset date in Minnesota Statutes section 583.215 without changing the program's requirements or eligibility. This extension ensures the mediation process remains available for another five years. The bill does not create new policy but maintains the current framework for resolving agricultural debt conflicts.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Total actions
5
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3
Committee
4
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Higher Education
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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