Minnesota Bills

died · Minnesota · Senate May 5, 2026

SF 3827: Eligibility modification of certain applicants for licenses to serve as private detectives or protective agents

SF 3827 modifies Minnesota's licensing requirements for private detectives and protective agents. It clarifies definitions (like "Minnesota manager" and "proprietary employer") and requires corporate applicants to ensure specific officers - such as chief executives or qualified representatives - meet all licensing standards. The bill also updates application procedures, including requiring corporations to submit detailed information about their officers and business operations. This directly affects individuals and businesses applying for or holding these licenses in Minnesota.

signed · Minnesota · Senate May 5, 2026

SF 3868: Virtual currency kiosks prohibition provision

SF 3868 prohibits the placement or operation of virtual currency kiosks (physical machines for buying/selling cryptocurrency) within Minnesota. It directly affects businesses that operate such kiosks by banning their activity statewide. The bill creates a new legal provision (Minnesota Statutes § 53B.691) explicitly stating this prohibition and repeals all existing statutes (53B.69-53B.75) that previously defined virtual currency kiosk operations and related terms. This represents a complete ban on physical cryptocurrency kiosks in Minnesota, replacing the prior regulatory framework.

Topics ✗ Technology

died · Minnesota · Senate May 5, 2026

SF 3985: School bus requirements modifications

SF 3985 modifies Minnesota's school bus safety rules. It requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus displaying flashing red lights until the stop arm retracts. The bill also mandates that all school buses obtain a USDOT number for inspection tracking and allows school buses to be used on public roads for driver training purposes. These changes directly affect school districts, bus operators, and drivers approaching school buses.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Transportation

died · Minnesota · Senate May 5, 2026

SF 3857: Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund

SF 3857 appropriates $103.288 million from Minnesota's Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for climate resilience and environmental projects. It directly funds specific programs including $3.312 million for AmeriCorps members working with local agencies on environmental projects, $468,000 to develop model land-use ordinances for sustainable communities, $612,000 to create climate-resilient community spaces, $1.22 million for regional climate plans in northeast Minnesota, and $2.603 million to protect community forests from emerald ash borer. These funds support local governments, Tribal Nations, nonprofits, and environmental organizations across Minnesota to address climate impacts and enhance natural resource management. The bill focuses on concrete funding allocations for existing programs rather than new policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

died · Minnesota · Senate May 5, 2026

SF 3794: Certain virtual-currency custody services permission to be offered and performed

SF 3794 would allow Minnesota banks and credit unions to offer virtual-currency custody services, such as safely holding customers' digital assets (like Bitcoin) or the private keys needed to access them. The bill requires financial institutions to follow strict safety rules, including cybersecurity measures, written risk policies, and keeping customer crypto separate from the institution's own assets. It mandates 60-day written notice to regulators before offering these services and sets an effective date of August 1, 2026. The law does not change how virtual currency is legally treated but directly affects financial institutions and their customers seeking secure crypto storage options.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Minnesota · House May 5, 2026

HF 3679: Continuing operations of the legislature provided in advance of the legislature becoming duly organized, chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate term of office provided to continue until a successor is elected and qualified, and mandatory reports required to be submitted to members of legislative committees electronically.

HF 3679 requires state departments and agencies to submit mandatory reports directly to legislative committee members electronically, instead of through physical copies. This applies specifically to reports legally mandated for committee review, as specified in the bill's new subsection (e). The key change eliminates the option for agencies to send paper copies to committee members, standardizing delivery via electronic means. This bill affects state agencies responsible for producing required committee reports under Minnesota law.

passed · Minnesota · House May 5, 2026

HF 3732: Employment and economic development finance and policy bill.

HF 3732 repeals several unfunded programs within the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, including specific sections related to green economy initiatives and redevelopment priorities. The bill removes these programs from state law and makes necessary adjustments to other statutes to eliminate references to them. This action simplifies the department's legal framework by eliminating outdated or unnecessary program requirements without affecting current funding. The repeal does not create new obligations or change existing programs, as the repealed provisions were unfunded and inactive.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · Minnesota · House May 5, 2026

HF 3684: Veterans affairs department standards established for legislatively directed competitive and direct grants, and report required.

HF 3684 establishes rules for Minnesota's competitive grants administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It requires nonprofits applying for these grants to be Minnesota-based, operating for at least five years, in good standing with the Attorney General, and with a current IRS Form 990. Grants can only fund services for Minnesota veterans, their immediate family members (spouses or children under 22), or families of veterans who died in service, with priority given to veterans with health disabilities. Nonprofits must report annually starting in 2027 on services provided, program outcomes, and financial details, while the commissioner may withhold funds for fraud or misconduct.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Minnesota · Senate May 5, 2026

SF 1163: Office of Animal Protection establishment and appropriation

SF 1163 establishes the Office of Animal Protection within the Department of Public Safety to address animal cruelty through a coordinated, statewide approach. The office will prevent cruelty, support investigations and prosecutions, provide training for law enforcement, collect and analyze case data, and educate the public on the link between animal cruelty and human violence. It requires an annual report to the legislature on the office's work and creates an advisory committee with expertise in animal welfare, law enforcement, and victim services. The bill appropriates funding to support these efforts, directly affecting animal protection agencies, law enforcement, and communities across Minnesota.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House May 5, 2026

HF 1073: Disposition of abandoned pipelines provided, and pipeline abandonment plan required.

HF 1073 requires pipeline owners in Minnesota to follow specific steps when abandoning pipelines. Pipeline owners must notify landowners 60 days before ceasing operations and remove all abandoned pipelines, equipment, and infrastructure within 90 days after certifying the pipeline is purged of materials. They are also responsible for restoring land by replacing topsoil, establishing vegetation, and controlling invasive species for five years. Landowners can request removal or ask to leave pipelines in place by submitting written requests to pipeline owners and state agencies.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate May 5, 2026

SF 3490: Minimum compensation establishment for teachers and certain other school staff

SF 3490 establishes minimum salary thresholds for teachers and unlicensed school staff in Minnesota, effective July 1, 2026. It sets a 2026-2027 teacher compensation threshold of $80,000 for master’s degree holders with experience, $100,000 for those with 10+ years of experience, and $60,000 for others, with annual inflation adjustments using the Consumer Price Index. For unlicensed staff, it mandates a $25 hourly wage minimum, also subject to inflation adjustments. The bill includes state aid programs to cover the difference between current salaries and the new thresholds for school districts, requiring districts to pay at least the established minimums for both teachers and unlicensed staff.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Minnesota · House May 5, 2026

HF 1270: Licensing for practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine modified, and terminology changed.

HF 1270 updates Minnesota's licensing rules for acupuncture and herbal medicine practitioners. The bill adds specific definitions clarifying that acupuncture includes techniques like dry needling and herbal medicine involves using herbs as part of a patient's treatment plan. It also sets new standards for continuing education, requiring courses to directly relate to acupuncture practice, have qualified instructors, last at least one hour, and maintain attendance records for four years - while excluding practice management courses. Additionally, the bill establishes an advisory council for the licensing board with defined membership criteria, including licensed practitioners and public members.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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