HF 1758 requires all health plans covering maternity benefits in Minnesota to provide comprehensive coverage for infertility diagnosis/treatment and standard fertility preservation services. It applies to private health plans, MinnesotaCare, and medical assistance programs, effective January 1, 2026. The law mandates no cost-sharing beyond what's required for maternity coverage (e.g., no extra deductibles), prohibits benefit limits specific to fertility care, and allows up to four completed oocyte retrievals per year. The state will reimburse health plans for coverage costs that wouldn’t have been provided without this law, using funds appropriated annually. This directly affects Minnesotans seeking infertility care through qualifying health insurance.
HF 2418 requires local governments receiving state funding for capital projects (like roads, schools, or bridges) to establish and maintain dedicated replacement accounts. These accounts must hold funds for future major repairs, replacements, or preservation of the projects, with annual deposits based on depreciation and inflation. Local governments must adopt a written policy outlining how the funds will be used, including safety, maintenance, and sustainability criteria. Failure to comply results in a penalty fee equal to 1% of the state funding amount per year, effective for new projects starting July 1, 2025.
HF 57 increases state funding for special education by raising the cross-subsidy aid factor from 44% (for 2024-2025) to 50% for 2026 and 54% for 2027 and later. This directly affects Minnesota school districts that receive special education funding, providing them with higher state payments based on their previous year's special education costs. The bill appropriates specific funds for these increased payments in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The change takes effect for special education aid calculations beginning in fiscal year 2026.
HF 2100 modifies Minnesota school funding by increasing the amount school districts can raise locally through optional levies starting in fiscal year 2027. It raises the first-tier local revenue from $300 to $400 per adjusted pupil unit (for 2027+), while adjusting second-tier levy limits to $671,345 per pupil unit by 2027. The bill also reduces referendum allowances by $424 from previous calculations and sets new limits for future years. These changes directly affect all Minnesota public school districts in their local revenue generation. The bill appropriates funds for the Department of Education and general education aid for fiscal years 2026-2027.
HF 412 requires members of Minnesota's education policy and finance legislative committees to observe a teacher or administrator for at least 12 hours over a two-year period. Committee members must submit detailed reports - including date, school, and grade levels observed - to legislative leadership, with all reports published online by the Legislative Reference Library. The House and Senate are also required to adopt rules to implement these requirements. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.
HF 5 modifies Minnesota's tax structure by repealing the retail delivery fee and establishing an "unlimited Social Security subtraction," allowing taxpayers to subtract all their Social Security benefits from state taxable income. It redirects transportation funding by creating a "transportation advancement account" and requires specific distribution percentages: 36% to metropolitan counties, 28% to county highway funds, 23% to larger cities, 34% to small cities, 15% to town roads, and 1% to food delivery support. The bill also mandates tax analysis and reporting requirements for transportation funding impacts and modifies several tax statutes, including those governing Social Security benefit subtractions. These changes directly affect Minnesota taxpayers, local governments, and transportation agencies, effective July 1, 2025.
SF 3299 requires community pharmacies in Minnesota to receive minimum reimbursement for dispensed prescriptions, directly affecting local pharmacies and the entities that reimburse them (pharmacy benefit managers and managed care organizations). The bill mandates reimbursement at or above the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) or Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC), plus a professional dispensing fee adjusted every two years based on cost surveys to cover inflation and operational expenses. It prohibits below-cost payments, negative adjustments (like transaction fees), and unequal reimbursement rates between community pharmacies and PBM-owned pharmacies. This applies to all prescriptions except those involving federal 340B program drugs, which follow separate federal/state rules.
HF 530 proposes adding a constitutional amendment requiring a three-fifths vote in both legislative chambers to approve any law conveying state land exceeding 640 acres for less than its market value. This would directly affect state land transactions, requiring broader legislative consensus for such sales. The bill mandates that if adopted, the amendment must be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election with a specific "yes/no" question. The key provision changes the standard for approving below-market-value land conveyances from a simple majority to a supermajority vote. The amendment would apply only to land sales exceeding 640 acres, not smaller transactions.
HF 1487 requires health insurance companies, dental organizations, and third-party administrators to submit detailed data on fully denied claims to Minnesota's all-payer claims database. This includes specific fields like denial reasons, claim identifiers, and adjudication status for each denied claim line. The bill also establishes a fee schedule for researchers and organizations to access this data for studies on health care outcomes, disparities, and spending, while prohibiting uses that could create unfair market advantages or reidentify individuals. All data must be de-identified and protected under strict privacy safeguards.
HF 1426 establishes a statewide program requiring manufacturers of electronic products (like circuit boards and batteries) to fund collection and recycling of covered items through a reimbursement board. It directly affects electronics manufacturers by mandating their financial responsibility for end-of-life products and consumers by creating designated collection sites. The bill prohibits mercury in batteries and defines specific categories of "covered products," including circuit boards and batteries (excluding lead-acid types), while exempting medical devices and vehicles. It also appropriates funds to implement the program and replaces outdated battery management rules.
SF 2633 establishes a state-funded pilot program for Minnesota schools starting in 2025-2026 to improve educational outcomes, safety, and inclusion for students with disabilities. It requires participating schools to develop detailed inclusion plans addressing accessibility, reducing overrepresentation of students of color in restrictive settings, and using neurodiversity-affirming practices, with measurable goals like reducing disciplinary referrals. The program mandates collaboration with students, families, and educators, and requires two annual reports to legislators evaluating effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis. The bill appropriates funds for fiscal year 2026, with the program effective July 1, 2026.
SF 2630 converts the Governor's Council on an Age-Friendly Minnesota into the permanent "Age-Friendly Minnesota Council" and codifies existing grant programs. The bill establishes a 15-member council with voting members from state agencies (like Health, Human Services, and Transportation) and six public members appointed by the governor to represent older adults, caregivers, Tribal communities, and underserved areas. The council's duties include coordinating age-friendly efforts across state agencies, reviewing grants, promoting equity for older adults of color and Indigenous communities, and making policy recommendations. The bill also appropriates funding to support the council's operations and ensures regular meetings with public participation options.
