This bill establishes liability limits for injuries or deaths related to inherent risks of motorized recreational vehicle activities in Minnesota. It applies to participants and organizers of events involving off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, golf carts, motorcycles, and similar vehicles used in recreational, competitive, or instructional settings. The law states that participants cannot sue organizers for negligence when injuries result from normal risks like terrain hazards, collisions, or operator error, provided warning signs are posted at activity sites. However, liability is not limited if the injury was caused by gross negligence, intentional harm, or if organizers provided dangerously defective vehicles or equipment.
This bill modifies the legal definition of "prepared food" in Minnesota to clarify which food items are subject to sales tax. It directly affects food sellers and consumers by establishing specific criteria for what counts as prepared food, including items sold with utensils or heated by the seller. The new definition excludes certain categories like bakery items, unheated meat and seafood sold by weight, raw animal foods requiring consumer cooking, and food only sliced or repackaged by the seller. The changes will take effect for sales and purchases made after June 30, 2026.
This bill modifies how Minnesota reimburses certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) by establishing a provider-specific daily bundled rate system instead of previous payment methods. It directly affects not-for-profit CCBHCs that serve individuals with behavioral health needs and the state agencies responsible for administering medical assistance payments. The legislation requires the commissioner to calculate rates based on each clinic's actual costs and visit volume, rebases rates every two years, and includes a quality incentive payment program tied to performance metrics. Additionally, the bill mandates a 60-day appeals process for rate decisions and coordinates payments with managed care plans while phasing out older wrap payment structures.
This bill authorizes Chisago County to implement a local sales and use tax of 0.5% to fund specific county projects and administrative costs. The tax would apply to purchases made within the county and would be collected alongside existing state and local taxes. Revenue from the tax must be used for tax administration, eligible projects under state law, and any associated bond payments. The county retains the authority to issue bonds to finance these projects without requiring a separate voter election. The county may also end the tax at any time through a new ordinance.
This bill would prohibit individuals from possessing firearms in buildings owned or controlled by state or local governments in Minnesota, with exceptions for licensed peace officers, military personnel on duty, and those with written permission from building supervisors. The law would classify firearm possession in these government-administered buildings as a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The prohibition would take effect on August 1, 2026, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date, while excluding locations already covered by other firearm restrictions in the state.
This bill limits the duration of orderly annexation agreements in Minnesota to a maximum of ten years and clarifies that nonparties cannot annex property covered by such agreements. It also narrows the specific conditions under which municipalities can annex land through ordinances, removing previous provisions that allowed annexation based on land being completely surrounded by municipal limits and eliminating a clause that required 60 percent of an area's perimeter to be bordered by the municipality. The law applies to agreements entered into on or after August 1, 2027, and requires that municipalities must follow the procedures outlined in an orderly annexation agreement if one exists for the property in question.
This bill allocates $1,000,000 from the state's general fund to the Secretary of State for election administration in 2026 and to replace federal funding that will no longer be available. It also requires a one-time transfer of $1,000,000 to a dedicated account for voting operations, technology, and election resources. The funds are designated for fiscal year 2027 and are intended to support election services and resources without changing existing statutory requirements.
This bill modifies Minnesota's State Building Code enforcement rules to clarify which municipalities must enforce the code and how they can do so. It requires municipalities that already adopted the State Building Code by January 1, 2008, to continue enforcing it, while allowing smaller towns outside metropolitan counties to opt out. The legislation also mandates that all new residential construction and remodeling projects be inspected by the state commissioner unless the local government has its own inspection program, the town has fewer than 2,500 residents, or the project qualifies as replacement or repair work. Additionally, the bill prevents municipalities from requiring building standards that differ from the State Building Code, though it allows cities to extend enforcement to nearby unincorporated areas with proper notice and public hearings.
SF 3614 increases the state's annual funding for Minnesota's Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program from $10.3 million to $45.3 million, providing more resources to help families avoid homelessness. The program, operated under Minnesota Statutes § 462A.204, offers financial assistance and support services to families at risk of losing housing. The bill also establishes a base funding level of $10.7 million for fiscal year 2028 and beyond. This appropriation boost will allow the program to expand services and support more families in need.
HF 3424 amends Minnesota's eviction notice requirements for nonpayment of rent, directly affecting landlords and residential tenants. It increases the required notice period from 14 to 30 days before filing an eviction lawsuit, mandating landlords provide written notices detailing the exact amount owed, a specific accounting of rent, late fees, and charges, and information about free legal aid and financial assistance resources. The notice must also include specific statements about tenant rights and the 30-day deadline to pay or vacate. This change applies to eviction actions filed on or after July 1, 2026.
HF 3507 cancels unused funds from the Blue Line light rail extension project and redirects them to fund a bus rapid transit line in the same corridor. The bill reallocates unspent money from a 2023-2024 transit appropriation to the Metropolitan Council for developing an arterial bus rapid transit line, with funds available until June 2029. This one-time reallocation affects the Metropolitan Council (which manages regional transit) and residents in the corridor where the canceled rail project was planned. The policy change shifts existing transit funding from rail to bus improvements without creating new taxes or spending.
HF 3441 governs funding for the Blue Line light rail transit extension in Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park. It requires Hennepin County to cover remaining operating and capital maintenance costs after using operating income and federal funds, using only county sales tax revenue or the county transportation sales tax. The bill specifically applies to the Blue Line extension project and mandates Hennepin County to fund these costs from designated local tax sources. This policy change directly affects Hennepin County's budgeting for the Blue Line extension project. The law applies across seven counties including Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, and others.
