This bill allows adults or their legal guardians in Minnesota to request changes or additions to sex indicators on birth and death records, including options beyond male or female such as "X." It establishes a streamlined process where requests accompanied by specific documentation, like a medical provider's statement or a court order, are presumed to be made in good faith and must be granted unless proven otherwise. The legislation also requires that once a birth record is updated under these rules, the original record is reclassified as private data to prevent unauthorized disclosure. Additionally, the bill authorizes modifications to marriage records and outlines procedures for handling these requests through administrative channels or district court petitions.
This bill requires public cemeteries in Minnesota to allow individuals to be buried according to the rites of their recognized religion, explicitly including green burials. It mandates that these cemeteries permit green burials as long as they follow existing state environmental laws and specific burial regulations. The legislation sets a maximum density limit of 300 green burial plots per acre over 100 years, but allows for higher density if a specific religion requires it as part of its burial rites. These changes directly affect municipalities, towns, and other cemeteries governed by the relevant chapter of the Minnesota Statutes.
This bill creates a temporary Minnesota Entrepreneurship Task Force to evaluate and improve the state's business environment. The group will include the commissioner of employment and economic development, a labor representative, and ten other members selected for their expertise in areas like small business ownership, education, and financing. Appointed by the commissioner, these unpaid members will meet starting in September 2027 to study barriers to starting a business, such as licensing hurdles, access to capital, and childcare availability. The task force must submit a final report with its findings and recommendations by February 15, 2028, after which the group will dissolve.
This bill requires that human court reporters must review and verify any official court transcripts or recordings generated by artificial intelligence. It applies to all state supreme, district, and appellate courts in Minnesota that maintain official verbatim records of their proceedings. The law mandates that a qualified court reporter must monitor the AI's output in real-time or after the fact to ensure it accurately reflects what was said in court, and this human-verified version becomes the official record if any errors are found. Additionally, courts must create policies to guide this oversight process and keep documentation proving that a human reviewed the AI-generated work before it was finalized. These rules will take effect on January 1, 2027, ensuring that technology assists rather than replaces human judgment in creating legal records.
This bill authorizes the Metropolitan Council to sell transit-related merchandise, food, and beverages at retail locations, online, and within transit stations in seven specific Minnesota counties. The legislation allows the council to partner with private entities to help market and manage these sales. Any money earned from these sales must be used to fund improvements for the region's transportation capital projects.
This bill creates a temporary Minnesota Entrepreneurship Task Force to evaluate and improve the state's business environment. The group will consist of the commissioner of employment and economic development and ten appointed members representing entrepreneurs, business owners, labor, education, and financing experts. Their main duties include assessing current programs, identifying barriers to starting a business, and proposing reforms to streamline licensing and permitting processes. The task force must submit a final report with its findings and recommendations by February 15, 2028, after which the group will dissolve.
This bill establishes a price cap for specific prescription drugs in Minnesota that are subject to federal Medicare drug price negotiation. It requires drug manufacturers to sell these medications at no more than the maximum fair price set by the federal government, while also mandating that health plans and pharmacy benefit managers reimburse pharmacies at least the higher of that federal price or the national average drug acquisition cost. The legislation includes a reporting requirement for financial details related to drug dispensing and imposes penalties on manufacturers that try to avoid these price limits by removing drugs from the market. These rules are designed to take effect on January 1, 2027, and directly impact pharmaceutical companies, health insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, and pharmacies operating within the state.
This bill creates a new special license plate program for Minnesota Main Streets, allowing vehicle owners to display plates featuring the phrase "Legendary Landmarks." To qualify for these plates, applicants must pay standard registration fees, contribute a minimum of $30 annually, and own a passenger car, pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle. The money collected from these annual contributions will be placed in a dedicated account and used to fund the Minnesota Main Streets program. The plates can be transferred to another eligible vehicle owned by the same person for a $5 fee, and the program will begin issuing plates on January 1, 2027.
This bill creates two new advisory bodies in Minnesota to oversee the modernization of state human services information technology systems used by counties, Indian Tribes, and state agencies. It establishes a dedicated fund that automatically receives money from the general budget whenever the state has a financial surplus, ensuring resources are available for updating these digital systems. The newly formed councils will meet regularly to provide recommendations on how to improve, integrate, and replace existing technology while considering the needs of providers and the public. Additionally, the legislation requires these groups to report their findings to the legislature and mandates that any necessary funding transfers be completed by a specific deadline each year.
This bill officially designates a specific segment of Ramsey County State-Aid Highway 96 as the "Master Sergeant Nicole Amor Memorial Highway" to honor her memory. The law requires the road authority to install and maintain signs for this designation, but only after securing funding from non-governmental sources to cover all associated costs. Additionally, the bill establishes a process allowing the removal of these signs if they require repairs and the necessary funds cannot be obtained from private donors.
This bill creates a permanent Commanders Task Force to advise Minnesota's governor, legislature, and Department of Veterans Affairs on issues affecting veterans and their families. The task force will be composed of elected leaders from eight major veteran service organizations operating in the state, including the American Legion, VFW, and Disabled American Veterans. Members will meet regularly to discuss policy matters and act as a communication bridge between state government and veteran groups, but they will not receive any payment or expense reimbursement for their service.
This bill directs state funds to conduct a study on building nuclear power plants in Minnesota, focusing on factors like technology, regulations, and community impact. The study will examine small modular reactors, waste management, economic benefits, and safety concerns, and must be completed by June 2027. The results will be shared with state lawmakers to inform future energy policy decisions.
