This bill clarifies and strengthens rights for residents of manufactured home parks in Minnesota when a park is being sold. It requires park owners to notify all residents 45 days before selling the park, giving residents a representative the right to match the purchase offer and negotiate terms to keep the park operating as a manufactured housing community. The law also requires the new owner to certify that the park will remain in use for ten years if residents exercise their right to purchase. Several exceptions apply, such as sales to nonprofits, government entities, family members, or affiliates, but these exceptions do not apply if the buyer plans to close or convert the park within a year.
This bill increases Minnesota's child tax credit from $1,750 to $2,000 per qualifying child for taxable years after December 31, 2025. It also requires the state revenue commissioner to annually adjust both the credit amount and phaseout thresholds for inflation starting in 2026, with adjustments rounded to the nearest $60. The changes directly affect Minnesota residents who file state income tax returns and claim the child credit for their dependents.
This bill modifies contribution rates for the Minnesota General Employees Retirement Plan, affecting both public employees and their employers. It lowers employee contributions from 6.5% to 5.5% of salary for school employees starting July 1, 2026, while employer contributions for the same group decrease from 6.5% to 7.5% over the same period. The changes apply only to coordinated members of the retirement plan, with basic members maintaining their current 9.10% contribution rate. The legislation updates Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 353.27, to reflect these new contribution percentages for different employee categories.
This bill requires Minnesota postsecondary institutions to report enrollment fraud cases to the Office of Higher Education within 30 days of detection. The law applies to state colleges and universities, private institutions participating in federal financial aid programs, and requests compliance from the University of Minnesota system. Reports must include the amount of state financial aid the fraudulent student qualified for and any aid already disbursed. The Office of Higher Education will then publish an annual report starting in 2027 detailing the number of fraud cases and financial aid amounts involved, broken down by institution and program type.
This bill prohibits artificial intelligence systems from directly providing professional services to consumers in Minnesota without human oversight. It defines professional services as those requiring state licensure and requires that any AI delivering such services must be operated by a credentialed professional or their representative during the service. The law allows credentialed professionals to use AI as a tool to assist their work but prevents AI from independently performing licensed activities. Violations of this prohibition would be enforced by the state attorney general under existing enforcement mechanisms.
This bill modifies how Minneapolis uses local sales tax revenue and redefines the geographic boundaries of its downtown taxing area. It requires the state to deposit specific amounts into the city's general fund through 2046 to support bond debt service and sports facility operations, with funds designated for stadium repairs and improvements. Additionally, the bill updates the downtown taxing area map to include new streets while excluding certain zones, with these geographic changes taking effect after September 30, 2026. The legislation directly affects Minneapolis taxpayers and the city's ability to collect and allocate sales tax revenue for public projects.
This bill prohibits Minnesota state agencies from entering into contracts with companies owned by individuals convicted of specific crimes including theft, perjury, or forgery, or those held liable for making false claims against the state or federal government. The law applies to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations by disqualifying any owner with an ownership interest in the business if they meet the criteria. State agencies must screen potential vendors against these criminal and liability records before awarding contracts for goods or services. The legislation aims to prevent state funds from going to businesses with owners who have demonstrated dishonest behavior in legal or financial matters.
This bill modifies Minnesota's wetland replacement rules to establish a specific priority order for where developers must restore wetlands when construction impacts existing ones. It requires that replacement wetlands be sited first in the same minor watershed, then the same watershed, then the same wetland bank service area, and finally in other service areas, with limited exceptions for older public transportation projects. The legislation also defines what counts as a reasonable replacement opportunity, emphasizing natural conditions, long-term functionality, and minimal environmental disruption, while mandating collaboration among agencies to identify suitable sites. Additionally, the bill directs the state board to set replacement ratios and service area priorities to guide where wetland restoration should occur.
This bill modifies enrollment requirements and program integrity rules for medical assistance providers in Minnesota. It directs the commissioner of human services to establish an advisory board, update provider enrollment standards, and conduct audits to improve oversight of the medical assistance program. The legislation expands the commissioner's authority to impose sanctions on providers who engage in fraud, abuse, or billing errors, and clarifies that no criminal conviction is required before sanctions can be applied. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to consider the severity of misconduct when determining penalties and mandates specific reporting requirements.
This bill modifies Minnesota's laws regarding fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, specifically updating how deadly force is used during police pursuits and addressing civil liability. It clarifies that officers may use deadly force only when there is an immediate threat of death or great bodily harm to others, and it adds protections for individuals with disabilities who may struggle to understand or comply with officer commands. The legislation also grants peace officers immunity from criminal and civil liability for injuries or property damage caused during authorized pursuit interventions, while holding drivers who flee in multi-wheeled vehicles civilly liable if an intervention technique is used. These changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.
This bill increases funding for peace officer training reimbursements in Minnesota, directing $2.949 million in the first year and $6.042 million in the second year to local governments for training costs. It establishes a $4.942 million annual Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund specifically for law enforcement training courses focused on use of force, crisis response, conflict management, cultural diversity, and autism training. The bill requires training sponsors to submit detailed course outlines, instructor qualifications, and learning assessments to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, with ongoing reviews to ensure courses meet approved learning outcomes. Additionally, it raises the base funding for reimbursing other board-approved training courses from $878,000 to $3.878 million starting in fiscal year 2028.
This bill prohibits large meat retailers from owning stakes in livestock dealers or meat packing companies and from signing exclusive contracts that require those suppliers to sell only to them. It defines a "dominant retailer" as a company selling over $18 billion in meat annually with locations in at least 20 states, including Minnesota. The law requires these retailers to divest any existing ownership interests by January 1, 2028, with a possible 180-day extension if they show good faith efforts to comply. The attorney general will identify which retailers fall under this definition starting in 2027, and violators could face daily fines of $25,000.
