This bill authorizes five specific Minnesota school districts to move money from their construction or reserve funds into their general operating budgets by June 30, 2026. The affected districts are Bloomington, Brainerd, Ivanhoe, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan, and Maple Lake, each permitted to transfer a set amount of funds without needing to reduce property taxes. The legislation allows these transfers only if the local school board gives approval, and it overrides existing state rules that typically restrict such movements.
This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $6.5 million in state bonds to fund safety improvements on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis. The funds will be used by Hennepin County to design, engineer, and reconstruct County Road 152 between the I-35W southbound ramps and 3rd Street South. Once approved, the state will sell these bonds and transfer the proceeds to the commissioner of transportation for distribution to the county. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final enactment.
This bill prohibits homeowner's insurance policies in Minnesota from excluding coverage for property damage caused by peace officers using chemical irritants, smoke screens, or distraction devices. It applies to policies offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, and requires insurers to provide coverage when homeowners are entitled to compensation from local governments under existing state law. The legislation does not change the government's obligation to pay compensation but prevents insurance companies from denying claims related to this specific type of damage.
This Minnesota bill requires law enforcement agencies and local governments to disclose information about chemical irritants, smoke screens, and distraction devices used inside buildings during specific law enforcement activities. The disclosure must include the product names, numbers, and total quantities deployed when executing search warrants, apprehending suspects, or attempting to apprehend suspects. Upon request, this information must be provided to building owners, tenants, insurers, and cleaning or remediation service providers. The law applies to all buildings as defined in existing state statutes and overrides data classification rules that might otherwise keep such information confidential.
This bill clarifies tuberculosis screening requirements for inmates and employees in Minnesota correctional facilities, mandating that all detained individuals be screened within 14 days of intake and tested annually, while also establishing a legal process to compel testing if an inmate refuses. It expands access to mental health care by requiring the commissioner of corrections to operate at least one mental health unit in adult correctional institutions and allowing transfers to these units for short-term care or stabilization. Additionally, the bill clarifies that substance use disorder treatment programs in state facilities must comply with community-based treatment standards unless alternative equivalent standards are developed through an interagency agreement.
This bill establishes a new prenatal and newborn benefit program in Minnesota to provide financial assistance to families with newborns. The program offers a one-time $1,500 prenatal payment and $750 monthly payments for 24 consecutive months to eligible parents or guardians. Eligibility requires Minnesota residency and a legal relationship to a child born on or after January 1, 2028, with no income, asset, or employment requirements. The commissioner of employment and economic development will administer the program and create rules for implementation.
This bill requires public utilities in Minnesota to create detailed plans for building thermal energy networks, which distribute heat through underground pipes to buildings. The legislation directly affects utility companies that want to construct these heating systems, mandating that they submit comprehensive service plans to the state commission. These plans must include project costs, construction schedules, customer transition strategies, and commitments to use local labor and prevailing wage standards. The bill also expands the legal definition of "public utility" to include operators of thermal energy networks, subjecting them to existing utility regulations.
This bill creates a new type of supplemental health insurance product in Minnesota specifically designed to cover short-term home health and nursing care services. It directly affects insurance companies, consumers seeking coverage for temporary care needs, and state regulators overseeing insurance markets. The legislation establishes clear definitions for the new insurance category, distinguishing it from long-term care policies and other health products, while setting requirements for policy terms like free-look periods and coverage scope. Additionally, the bill outlines civil penalties for violations and amends existing state statutes to incorporate these new insurance definitions and regulatory standards.
This resolution formally condemns Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry while reaffirming Minnesota's commitment to religious freedom and inclusion. It directs state agencies, educational institutions, and law enforcement to enhance their understanding of Hinduphobia and include the Hindu community in diversity initiatives and anti-bias training. The bill also calls on the attorney general and state employees to enforce existing anti-discrimination laws to protect the Hindu community. This is a symbolic resolution that does not create new laws or funding but expresses legislative support for religious tolerance and encourages proactive measures against discrimination.
This bill modifies data handling and procedural rules for Direct Care and Treatment, a Minnesota state agency that manages care for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions. It clarifies definitions of medical data and welfare system data to exclude certain Direct Care and Treatment records, establishes a written challenge process for sex offender program data accuracy, and updates procedures for handling claims related to property loss or damage at state institutions. The legislation also aligns employee classifications with Direct Care and Treatment procedures and makes technical corrections to existing state statutes. These changes affect the agency's staff, patients, and the data practices compliance official who oversees information management.
This bill directs the Minnesota Legislature to formally request that the U.S. Congress convene a constitutional convention specifically to propose amendments limiting terms for members of the House of Representatives and Senate. The resolution states that Minnesota's application should be grouped with similar requests from other states to collectively reach the two-thirds threshold required to trigger such a convention. It designates the Secretary of State to send copies of this request to federal officials and state legislators across the country to encourage cooperation. The measure aims to reduce the influence of special interests and allow elected officials to focus more on policy rather than reelection by establishing term limits for federal legislators.
This bill creates a new tax subtraction for Minnesota individual income tax that reduces taxable income for taxpayers aged 65 and older. It applies to both single filers and married couples filing jointly, where the subtraction covers income received by any spouse who has reached age 65 during the tax year. The provision defines "income" broadly to include amounts included in adjusted gross income or required to be added back under existing tax rules. The bill would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, meaning it would apply to tax returns filed in 2026 and later.
