Minnesota Bills

passed · Minnesota · House May 11, 2026

HF 3682: Grantee fraud risk rating system and corresponding grants management required, and money appropriated.

HF 3682 requires Minnesota's commissioner of management and budget to establish a grantee fraud risk rating system for state agencies administering grants, based on vendor risk management principles. This system will set specific grants management requirements for agencies, directly affecting all state executive agencies that distribute or manage grant funds. The bill mandates the commissioner to create centralized policies, serve as a point of contact for grants management, oversee technology systems, and provide a single public listing of grant opportunities and recipients. It also authorizes the commissioner to approve exceptions to these policies for specific programs, with exceptions expiring after five years. The law aims to standardize fraud prevention and improve oversight across all state grant programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · Senate May 11, 2026

SF 3779: Limited lines travel insurance producers and travel retailers licensing and registration provision and travel insurance sale and regulation provision

This bill establishes new licensing and registration requirements for entities selling travel insurance in Minnesota. It requires "limited lines travel insurance producers" (such as managing general agents and travel administrators) and "travel retailers" (businesses that arrange travel and offer insurance) to be licensed, with producers maintaining a registry of authorized retailers. The bill mandates clear disclosure to customers about policy terms, claims processes, and the identities of insurers and producers. It defines travel insurance to cover trip interruption, baggage loss, medical emergencies during travel, and related services, while excluding long-term medical plans. The bill is currently pending in the Commerce and Consumer Protection committee after introduction on February 23, 2026.

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 11, 2026

SF 3699: Omnibus Immigration Enforcement and Civil Remedies

SF 3699 bans civil arrests for people attending court as parties, witnesses, or court companions (such as family members, advocates, or interpreters). It protects individuals while traveling to, at, and returning from court, covering courthouse buildings, surrounding streets within 1,000 feet, and parking areas. The law does not apply to arrests for criminal violations or those supported by a judicial warrant. This directly affects people accessing courts for civil, criminal, or administrative cases, ensuring they cannot be detained for civil immigration matters or similar issues while participating in court proceedings.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

died · Minnesota · Senate May 11, 2026

SF 4006: Various election administration changes provisions, absentee voting provisions modifications, technical, and clarifying changes

This bill (SF 4006) modifies Minnesota's election administration rules, primarily affecting county auditors, municipal clerks, and voters. Key changes include requiring clerks to have technical capacity and training to access the statewide voter registration system, extending absentee ballot delivery timelines to 46 days before most elections, and adding procedures to prevent absentee ballots from being mailed to incarcerated voters. It also updates how voter information is recorded in the state system when absentee ballots are processed. These changes aim to standardize election operations while clarifying responsibilities for local election officials.

died · Minnesota · Senate May 11, 2026

SF 203: Omnibus Housing bill

This bill authorizes Minnesota to issue up to $400 million in housing infrastructure bonds to fund housing projects. It establishes annual funding transfers from the state general fund to a housing bond account, with specific annual limits: $6.4 million (2015-2037), $800,000 (2017-2038), and $2.8 million (2019-2040) for different bond series. These funds will support housing infrastructure development across the state. The bill directly affects state housing programs and the state budget through these mandated annual appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Minnesota · Senate May 11, 2026

SF 1122: Public employees postretirement adjustments increase

This bill (SF 1122) increases annual cost-of-living adjustments for retired public employees in Minnesota. It modifies the Public Employees Police and Fire Retirement Plan and State Patrol Retirement Plan to provide higher postretirement adjustments: for the police/fire plan, adjustments will now be 50% of the federal Social Security COLA (capped at 1.5%) instead of a flat 1%, and for the State Patrol plan, the base adjustment rises from 1% to 1.5% annually. The bill also shortens the waiting period before full adjustments apply - from 36 months to 12 months for most retirees. These changes affect retired police officers, firefighters, and State Patrol members receiving benefits under these specific plans, effective January 1, 2026.

died · Minnesota · House May 11, 2026

HF 2441: Labor policy bill; minor league baseball players exempted from minimum wage and overtime requirements, various labor and employment provisions modified, and money appropriated.

HF 2441 establishes a biennial budget for Minnesota's Department of Labor and Industry, Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, and Bureau of Mediation Services, appropriating $54.6 million for fiscal year 2026 and $51.3 million for 2027. Key provisions include $2.05 million annually for wage theft prevention, $1.70 million for prevailing wage enforcement, $1.90 million for earned sick leave enforcement, and $351,000 for addressing employee misclassification. The bill directly affects workers through enhanced enforcement of labor rights and employers through compliance requirements, while funding state agencies to administer these programs. It focuses on concrete budget allocations rather than new policy creation, amending existing statutes to align with these funding priorities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Minnesota · House May 11, 2026

HF 3295: Open Meeting Law; meeting broadcasting through social media authorized.

HF 3295 amends Minnesota's Open Meeting Law (Minnesota Statutes 13D.065) to allow public bodies like city councils and school boards to broadcast meetings via social media. It requires advance notice of the broadcast and how to access it, and clarifies that social media comments during broadcasts are not government records unless the notice specifies otherwise. Public bodies that accept online comments as testimony must establish their own rules for handling them. This directly affects local government bodies holding public meetings in Minnesota.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Minnesota · House May 11, 2026

HF 1338: Office of the Inspector General created, reports required, and money appropriated.

HF 1338 creates an independent Office of the Inspector General in Minnesota to oversee state agencies and programs. The office will conduct audits and investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds, report findings publicly, and recommend improvements. It directly affects all state executive branch agencies and programs receiving taxpayer funding, requiring them to comply with oversight. Key provisions include establishing strict qualifications for the Inspector General, granting subpoena power, and mandating annual public reports. The bill also appropriates funding for the office's operations and staff.

passed · Minnesota · House May 11, 2026

HF 3131: Issuance of cancer-related disability parking certificates authorized.

HF 3131 creates a new cancer-related disability parking certificate in Minnesota. It allows people diagnosed with cancer who experience mobility issues from the cancer, treatment, or related conditions to qualify for disability parking permits. To qualify, applicants must provide a medical statement confirming a cancer diagnosis, mobility impact lasting at least 30 days, and submit an application. The certificate is valid for up to 12 months and grants parking privileges only when the vehicle is transporting the certified individual. This directly affects cancer patients needing temporary mobility accommodations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · House May 11, 2026

HF 3093: Minimum eligibility criteria enhanced for state grants, and sworn certification of compliance required.

HF 3093 requires state agencies to verify that organizations receiving state loans or grants over $50,000 meet specific financial and operational standards before funding is approved. It mandates applicants to submit an oath certifying compliance with minimum requirements (Section 16C.285), and agencies must conduct a risk assessment reviewing past performance, financial documents (like tax returns or Form 990), good standing with the Secretary of State, and certification that principals have no recent felony financial convictions. This applies to both nonprofit and for-profit recipients of state funds exceeding $50,000. The bill adds these verification steps to existing state funding processes without creating new funding or altering eligibility criteria.

signed · Minnesota · Senate May 8, 2026

SF 2971: Kayla's HOPE Act establishment

This bill requires Minnesota's Department of Transportation to study and implement suicide prevention barriers (like nets or physical structures) for new bridge construction and major reconstructions. It mandates a study by January 2026 to identify high-risk bridges, evaluate barrier options, assess costs, and develop implementation criteria, with input from health, safety, and nonprofit organizations. The department must begin requiring these barriers in bridge projects starting January 2026, report annually on progress, and has $750,000 allocated for study and planning in fiscal year 2026. The policy directly affects all major bridge projects managed by the state transportation department.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Transportation

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