This bill allocates $23 million in one-time funding for fiscal year 2027 to support various mental health programs in Minnesota. The money will be distributed through the Department of Human Services and Department of Health to fund school-linked behavioral health grants, family peer specialist start-up grants, mobile crisis grants, and mental health grants for healthcare professionals. These funds aim to expand access to mental health services for students, families, individuals in crisis, and healthcare workers without changing existing laws or creating new programs.
This bill allocates $800,000 to create a memorial statue honoring Melissa Hortman at the State Office Building site in Minnesota. The funds will be used to design and cast a statue recognizing her historic contributions to the state, along with a memorial garden. The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board must select the artist through a competitive process while consulting with Hortman's family, and the statue design must include likenesses of her deceased family members. Any leftover funds after the statue is cast can be used for additional landscaping elements at the memorial site, and the money remains available until June 30, 2029.
This bill modifies how Minnesota handles background checks and maltreatment investigations for child care centers. It requires the state commissioner to notify child care license holders when a background study reveals an individual has been responsible for maltreating a minor, even if the person is not disqualified from working with children. Additionally, the bill makes child care center directors and license holders responsible for systemic maltreatment that occurs over more than one month or in more than two instances, requiring written documentation of these findings. The legislation also clarifies notification procedures for when individuals pose risks of harm, specifying different requirements based on the level of risk and whether continuous supervision is needed.
This bill increases the time limit for prosecuting certain financial crimes in Minnesota, specifically targeting medical assistance fraud and theft of government funds. It directly affects prosecutors and law enforcement by extending the window in which they can file charges for these offenses. The key provision adds a 15-year statute of limitations for theft involving public money belonging to the state or local agencies, while also updating time limits for other financial crimes ranging from five to ten years depending on the specific offense. These changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026, and to older crimes if the prosecution deadline has not yet passed.
This bill modifies how Minnesota counties contribute to administrative costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It adjusts the state's financial responsibility for covering county administrative expenses related to SNAP operations. The legislation directly affects county agencies that manage SNAP benefits and the state Department of Human Services that oversees the program. By changing the cost-sharing structure, the bill aims to clarify financial obligations between state and local governments for administering this federal assistance program.
This bill requires law enforcement officers to notify a petitioner at least 24 hours before serving a harassment restraining order on the respondent, if requested by the petitioner. The notification must be made through reasonable efforts such as texting, calling, or emailing using available contact information. This change directly affects individuals seeking protection from harassment in Minnesota and law enforcement officers serving restraining orders. The provision adds a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes 609.748 to establish this notification requirement.
This bill creates a one-time emergency rental assistance fund for counties and Tribal governments in Minnesota to help low-income households facing financial hardship after August 31, 2025. The program would provide financial support for up to two months of prospective rent and utilities, as well as unpaid rent and utility bills and related fines, to households earning at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines who are at risk of eviction or homelessness. Counties and Tribal governments would receive funding based on population and geographic factors, with 95 percent of funds designated for direct assistance and 5 percent for fraud prevention and compliance monitoring. Local governments, cities, nonprofit organizations, or groups of jurisdictions could administer the assistance, and any unused funds must be returned to the state.
This bill prohibits the operation and promotion of online sweepstakes games in Minnesota, which are defined as internet-based games that use a dual-currency payment system allowing players to exchange currency for prizes or cash equivalents while simulating gambling. It directly affects game operators, payment processors, financial institutions, and other service providers by banning them from supporting these activities within the state. The bill also requires the commissioner of public safety and attorney general to deny operations to anyone accepting revenue from these prohibited games and to enforce penalties for violations.
This bill modifies Minnesota's extreme risk protection order (ERPO) laws to update how these orders are applied for, secured, and enforced. It expands who can petition for an ERPO to include attorneys' offices and allows respondents to petition on their own behalf, while clarifying definitions for family members and mental health professionals. The legislation requires courts to provide simplified forms, waives all filing and service fees, and mandates that orders be shared with law enforcement and the national background check system within specific timeframes. Additionally, it updates procedures for emergency relief petitions and clarifies the role of law enforcement in considering such requests.
This bill allows public colleges and universities in Minnesota to create rules limiting how visitors can carry firearms on campus property. Under the new provisions, institutions can require visitors to leave if they violate firearm policies, and those who refuse to comply could face a petty misdemeanor charge with a fine of up to $500 for a first offense. The legislation also clarifies that firearms carried in violation of these rules cannot be subject to forfeiture. Additionally, the bill maintains that employers and schools cannot ban firearms in parking areas, even if they have other campus-wide restrictions.
This bill limits the governor's ability to appoint individuals to fill vacancies on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. It requires the governor to appoint only candidates recommended by the joint legislative committee if the legislature does not elect someone to fill the vacancy. The law affects the appointment process for board members and strengthens the role of the legislative committee in selecting candidates. This change ensures that when the legislature cannot fill a vacancy, the governor must choose from a pre-approved list rather than selecting any candidate independently.
This bill clarifies what actions by public officers and employees in Minnesota count as misconduct, specifically including knowingly providing false information to the legislative auditor and failing to perform mandatory duties. It increases penalties for repeat offenders, raising the maximum prison sentence to three years or fines up to $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation. The legislation also extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting public misconduct and removes the offense from eligibility for automatic expungement, meaning convictions cannot be automatically sealed from public records. These changes take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.
