This bill authorizes the City of Baxter to impose a local sales tax and outlines how the resulting revenue can be used for specific infrastructure projects. The legislation allows the city to allocate tax funds to water and wastewater facilities, fire substations, transportation safety improvements, airport enhancements, street infrastructure, and a new public safety building, with additional spending options subject to voter approval. The bill also permits the city to issue bonds up to $77 million to finance these projects without counting them toward the city's debt limits or requiring a separate voter election to approve the bonds.
This bill limits how much healthcare providers can charge patients when a health insurance plan denies coverage for a service that should be covered. Under the new rule, providers can only bill enrollees up to the negotiated payment rate plus 20 percent for these denied services. Payments made by patients for these charges will count toward their insurance deductibles. The bill does not require health plans to cover out-of-network services or services outside their plan's coverage. It applies to health insurance companies and healthcare providers in Minnesota.
This bill authorizes the City of Mountain Lake to extend the timeline for completing projects in its Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-8. It changes the requirement that development activities must occur within five years to instead allow a three-year period ending April 1, 2029. The legislation also extends the timeframe for using tax increment funds after the five-year period from the 11th year to the 14th year. These changes apply specifically to the city's economic development authority and its designated TIF district.
This bill allows Minnesota students who temporarily leave the state to continue receiving free public school funding if they remain enrolled in online learning programs. It applies to students who have been continuously enrolled in their district for at least one year, have at least one parent still living in Minnesota, and plan to return after being physically absent for no more than 60 consecutive school days. The legislation creates a new legal pathway for these students to maintain their eligibility for public education benefits despite a temporary break in residency. Additionally, the bill authorizes state funding to support districts that educate these nonresident students through online learning platforms.
This bill requires businesses that collect consumer data in Minnesota to title their privacy notices as "surveillance notices" when they sell personal data, use it for targeted advertising, or engage in profiling that affects consumers. The law mandates that these notices be clear, accessible, and available in all languages the business uses, with specific requirements for how consumers can opt out of data sales and profiling. It also updates existing privacy rules to ensure material changes to data practices are communicated to consumers with an opportunity to withdraw consent. The provision applies to controllers - entities that determine how personal data is processed - and does not require separate Minnesota-specific notices if general notices already meet all requirements.
This bill authorizes the city of Brainerd to issue an on-sale liquor license to the Northern Pacific Center, an event venue located at 1511 Northern Pacific Road. The license would permit alcohol sales to event attendees on all days of the week and allows for sales in a space that is not compact and contiguous, provided the premises are described in the approved license. The legislation applies only to the specific event center and does not change existing liquor laws for other businesses. It becomes effective once the Brainerd City Council approves it and the state compliance requirements are met.
This bill modifies the North Star Promise scholarship program in Minnesota by adjusting income eligibility requirements and funding allocations. It raises the family income limit to $80,000 for students attending four-year universities and community colleges, while removing the income cap entirely for students at state colleges and Tribal colleges. The legislation also redefines how "gift aid" is calculated to include various forms of financial assistance, and transfers $2.5 million each in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support spinal cord and traumatic brain injury grants, plus $3.132 million for dual training programs in transportation and child care industries. These changes take effect starting with the fall 2026 academic term.
This bill requires transportation network companies in Minnesota to make a portion of their vehicle fleets wheelchair accessible and to adopt nondiscrimination policies for passengers with disabilities. The law mandates that companies pay a $0.28 surcharge per ride for non-accessible trips, with funds deposited into a dedicated account to subsidize wheelchair accessible vehicle services. Companies must also provide annual reports on their accessibility performance and ensure their digital platforms meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards by July 2027. Cities that license these services may waive licensing fees for companies that maintain at least 7.5 percent of their fleet as wheelchair accessible vehicles.
This bill requires commercial operators of autonomous vehicles in Minnesota to have at least two wheelchair-accessible vehicles in their fleet within one year of starting operations. It applies to any entity using autonomous vehicles - defined as Level 3, 4, or 5 automation systems - for commercial purposes like transporting passengers or goods. The bill mandates that operators certify compliance to the state commissioner, who can suspend operations if the requirement is not met. This measure ensures accessibility for wheelchair users in the emerging autonomous vehicle industry.
This bill requires state employees, University of Minnesota staff, and other specified organization workers to report suspected theft, embezzlement, or misuse of public funds in writing to the legislative auditor. The requirement applies unless reporting would knowingly interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation. Violations of this reporting requirement are classified as gross misdemeanors. The law takes effect on August 1, 2026, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date.
This bill requires housing agencies in Minnesota to verify that every adult in a household has proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status before providing rental assistance or down payment assistance. The change directly affects housing programs under Minnesota Statutes 462A.07 by adding a new requirement for documentation of legal residency. Agencies must check these documents for all adults in a household before issuing any financial aid for housing. The legislation does not specify which forms of documentation are acceptable, leaving that determination to the agencies implementing the rule.
This bill amends Minnesota firearm transfer laws to explicitly include ammunition when regulating the transfer of pistols and semiautomatic military-style assault weapons. It requires applicants for transferee permits to provide detailed personal information and authorize the release of relevant mental health records to local police authorities. The legislation also establishes clearer procedures for denying permits, including written explanations for denials, opportunities for applicants to submit additional documentation, and restrictions on reapplying within six months of a denial. These changes apply to permits issued on or after August 1, 2026, and affect individuals seeking to transfer firearms and ammunition in Minnesota.
