HF 3801 adds a voluntary tax donation checkoff option for Minnesota taxpayers to support crime victims. The bill requires tax preparers to notify individual and corporate clients filing income tax returns or property tax refund claims about designating $1 or more to be added to their tax payment or deducted from their refund. This donation would fund the Minnesota Victims of Crime Account, with notifications included alongside tax preparation documents. The provision becomes effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2027. It directly affects taxpayers who file Minnesota income or property tax returns.
HF 3780 clarifies rules for "shared services," where one support worker provides care to two or three eligible individuals (like seniors or people with disabilities) simultaneously in the same setting. It requires detailed daily documentation of services, including specific time tracking and recipient signatures, and mandates that workers receive training for each recipient they serve. The bill also requires wage increases for support workers providing these shared services and redefines key terms to ensure clarity in program implementation. This directly affects personal care support workers, their employers, and the individuals receiving community-based care services under Minnesota’s medical assistance program.
HF 3415 restricts federal immigration agents (like those from ICE, CBP, or USCIS) from entering Minnesota child care centers without specific authorization. Licensed or certified child care centers must require federal agents to present valid ID, a written purpose statement, a judicial warrant, and obtain approval from the center owner before entry. Even with these requirements, centers must limit agent access to areas where children are not present. This bill directly affects all licensed and certified license-exempt child care centers in Minnesota by establishing clear protocols for federal agent access.
SF 3843, titled the "Minnesota Civil Remedies Act," establishes direct civil liability for government employees who violate individuals' rights under color of law - whether on or off duty. The bill prohibits common legal defenses like qualified immunity and sovereign immunity, allowing victims to seek compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees for civil wrongs committed by government employees. It directly affects injured individuals (who gain new legal recourse) and government employees (who lose prior immunity protections), while preserving immunity for judges, prosecutors, and legislators acting in their official capacities. The law applies to government actions occurring on or after its effective date and does not replace existing federal claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
SF 3895 appropriates a one-time emergency funding amount (not specified in the text) from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support food shelves and food banks operating under Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14. This funding is intended for immediate distribution to help address urgent food assistance needs and expires on June 30, 2027. The bill directly affects Minnesota food shelves and food banks that serve communities in need, providing them with emergency financial support. It is a procedural funding measure with no new policy requirements, effective upon enactment.
This bill, SF 3710, prevents Minnesota's Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board from publishing individuals' street addresses on its website in campaign finance reports. It classifies full street addresses as private data, directly affecting candidates and officeholders who file campaign reports. Key provisions include requiring the Board and local governments to remove or modify existing reports with street addresses online and allowing candidates to use campaign funds for security-related expenses (up to $5,000 for monitoring and $25,000 for services) after elections. The bill also removes certification requirements for designating an address as private on campaign filings.
SF 4017 modifies Minnesota's school immunization exemption rules for conscientious beliefs. It requires parents or guardians seeking such an exemption to complete an educational consultation with a healthcare provider about vaccine risks and benefits, and to review a state-developed immunization education module. The bill also mandates the health commissioner to create this education module and adds provisions allowing schools to exclude unvaccinated students during disease outbreaks. These changes directly affect parents of school-aged children and guardians of minors seeking exemptions, while maintaining existing medical exemption pathways.
HF 3421 requires Minnesota teacher preparation programs to provide a supervised early literacy field experience for teacher candidates who will teach early literacy, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. The field experience must align with evidence-based reading practices, be integrated with reading instruction, and occur primarily during school hours with structured feedback. The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board must develop rules defining which teaching areas require this experience and ensuring its effective implementation. The bill also appropriates funds for this rulemaking process, effective July 1, 2026.
HF 964 expands an existing tax provision to include motorcycles under Minnesota's "in lieu tax" system, which replaces the standard sales tax for certain older or collector vehicles. Specifically, it requires buyers of older motorcycles (in their 10th year or later with a resale value under $3,000) to pay a $10 flat tax, while collector motorcycles (registered under specific classifications) face a $150 flat tax instead of the regular sales tax. This change directly affects motorcycle purchasers meeting these criteria, shifting their tax burden from the standard sales tax to these fixed amounts. The law takes effect for sales and purchases after June 30, 2025.
HF 445 appropriates $8,856,000 from the state general fund to provide a one-time grant to Union Gospel Mission, Inc. (a Duluth-based nonprofit) for the construction of a community engagement center. The center will serve people experiencing homelessness and include facilities like a commercial kitchen, warming center, health services, classrooms, and hygiene spaces. This funding is specifically for predesign, construction, and equipping the facility in Duluth.
HF 1490 clarifies Minnesota's high school graduation requirements for students entering grade 8 in the 2012-2013 school year and later. It requires schools to monitor students' progress in math, reading, and writing through continuous assessment, using data to identify academic needs and provide targeted support. The bill also mandates age-appropriate career exploration and planning activities to help students develop transition plans for college or careers without needing remediation. These changes apply directly to Minnesota public high school students and school districts implementing the requirements, effective July 1, 2025.
This bill requires health insurance plans, Minnesota's medical assistance program, and MinnesotaCare to cover vasectomies as part of contraceptive services. It amends Minnesota Statutes by removing the current exclusion of vasectomies from the definition of "contraceptive service" in section 62Q.522. The change ensures vasectomies must be covered under the same requirements as other contraceptive methods, including medical necessity considerations. The policy takes effect January 1, 2026, applying to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.
