This bill amends Minnesota's definition of drug compounding to explicitly exclude the use of flavoring agents. It directly affects pharmacists and healthcare providers who prepare customized medications for patients. The legislation adds a new definition for "flavoring agent" as a therapeutically inert substance used to improve a drug's taste and palatability. By clarifying that adding flavoring agents does not constitute compounding, the bill aims to distinguish between standard drug preparation and activities requiring special regulatory oversight. This change ensures that routine flavoring of medications remains outside the strict compounding regulations.
This bill modifies the procedures for Minnesota's medication repository program, which collects and distributes donated prescription drugs to patients who cannot afford their medications. The legislation updates requirements for how central and local repositories must inspect, store, and handle donated drugs, including stricter rules on recall management and documentation of destroyed supplies. Additionally, the bill adjusts funding allocations, providing $450,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support drug purchases and program administration costs. These changes apply to pharmacists and practitioners working with the repository system and aim to improve safety and accountability in the donation process.
This bill allows the Minnesota commissioner of natural resources to temporarily store drill cores at locations other than the state's designated drill core library when storage space is limited. The legislation grants the commissioner authority to restrict or prohibit access to these cores to ensure public safety and prevent damage to the samples. This temporary authority is set to expire on June 30, 2029, and applies specifically to the management of geological drill core samples collected in Minnesota.
This bill establishes a trusted contact program for financial services customers in Minnesota to help prevent financial exploitation and fraud. It allows customers to designate a trusted adult to contact the financial institution in emergencies, when the customer cannot be reached, or when fraud or exploitation is suspected. The program also permits financial institutions to voluntarily offer accounts with security features that allow trusted contacts to view account activity and set transaction limits. Financial institutions and trusted contacts are protected from liability if they act in good faith when using the program.
This bill modifies Minnesota's excavation notice system to require utility operators to send electronic confirmations when they respond to excavation or survey requests. The changes directly affect utility companies, excavation contractors, and land surveyors by standardizing how locate requests are processed and confirmed. Key provisions mandate that operators provide electronic positive responses through the notification center before excavation begins, update contact information quarterly, and use geospatial technology to create as-built drawings of underground facilities starting in 2026. The legislation also clarifies that operators must mark underground facilities with specific color-coded markers and provide information about abandoned or out-of-service facilities without cost to excavators.
This bill expands the scope of practice for pharmacists in Minnesota by authorizing them to initiate, prescribe, administer, and dispense medications for treating opioid use disorder. It directly affects licensed pharmacists and pharmacist interns, allowing them to work under protocols or collaborative agreements with other healthcare providers to manage opioid use disorder treatment. The legislation also updates the legal definition of "practitioner" to include pharmacists authorized to prescribe certain medications and modifies disciplinary grounds for pharmacists and interns. These changes aim to increase access to opioid use disorder treatment through pharmacies while maintaining oversight through established healthcare partnerships.
This bill establishes a uniform process for handling firearm restrictions when individuals are subject to certain criminal convictions or judicial orders in Minnesota. It directly affects courts, law enforcement agencies, and individuals involved in domestic child abuse cases by standardizing how firearm prohibitions are imposed and monitored. Key provisions require courts to order abusing parties to transfer firearms to licensed dealers or law enforcement when issuing protection orders, mandate specific forms for child protection petitions that include firearm descriptions, and set clear timelines for firearm transfers. The legislation also clarifies that courts cannot dismiss child protection petitions simply because firearm information is missing, ensuring these safety measures are consistently applied across the state.
This bill modifies the requirements for marriage and family therapists to obtain a Minnesota license through reciprocity with other states. It allows the state licensing board to issue licenses to out-of-state therapists who meet specific criteria, including holding a valid license in good standing elsewhere, passing a Minnesota jurisprudence exam, and having no criminal convictions or disciplinary actions. The changes streamline the application process by clearly outlining five conditions that applicants must satisfy, such as completing the required application and fees. Therapists seeking to practice in Minnesota from other jurisdictions would need to demonstrate their qualifications meet these new standards before receiving a state license.
This bill prohibits Minnesota municipalities from charging fees for residential improvements needed to accommodate a veteran's disability. It directly affects veterans with recognized physical or mental impairments who are making home modifications to meet their disability needs. Under the new law, local governments cannot charge permit, inspection, or licensing fees for these specific improvements, and they cannot deny permits or inspections due to unpaid fees related to such work. Veterans must still submit standard applications and provide proof of their veteran status and disability connection to qualify for the fee waiver. The law takes effect immediately upon final enactment.
This bill limits the zoning authority of local governments in Minnesota by requiring them to allow certain housing types in specific areas. It applies primarily to municipalities with populations over 1,000 in the metropolitan area, while smaller communities are largely exempt. The law mandates that cities and towns permit mixed housing such as duplexes, triplexes, and townhouses in commercial districts and other zones that allow such development. Additionally, it requires municipalities to establish a standardized administrative review process for approving multifamily residential developments, ensuring consistent handling of housing requests across jurisdictions. These changes aim to increase housing options by reducing local restrictions on building types and streamlining approval procedures.
This bill corrects a technical error in Minnesota's education funding law by updating a reference to outdated statutes. It modifies how school districts calculate deductions from general education aid by removing obsolete references to sections 127A.34 and 272.029. The change directly affects school districts receiving state education funding, ensuring their deductions align with current law. This is a procedural fix with no impact on actual funding amounts or policy.
HF 3589 allows voters at Minnesota polling places to briefly leave and return to address an unexpected need (like using the restroom) if permitted by the head election judge. It directly affects voters who need to step out during voting but have already received a ballot. The bill requires the voter to leave the polling place, spoil their original ballot, and receive a new ballot upon return. This amendment to Minnesota Statutes section 204C.13, subdivision 7, changes the process for temporary departures without altering voting eligibility or procedures.
