Minnesota Bills

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 5097: Minnesota State Retirement System probation and telecommunicator retirement subplan establishment

This bill creates a new retirement subplan within the Minnesota State Retirement System specifically for probation officers and public safety telecommunicators. It allows these employees to retire with full benefits at age 60, which is earlier than the standard retirement age for general state employees. The cost of these additional benefits will be shared between the workers and their employers. The legislation also sets up a committee to manage the subplan and updates state laws to include these new provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 5084: Gifted and talented students definition clarification provision

This bill clarifies the definition of gifted and talented students in Minnesota to explicitly include twice-exceptional learners, who possess high abilities alongside learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. It requires school districts to use fair, research-based assessment methods that account for diverse groups, including low-income families, minorities, English learners, and students with disabilities. Additionally, the legislation mandates that districts establish clear procedures for academic acceleration and early school admission, ensuring these opportunities are matched to individual student needs and remain sensitive to underrepresented populations.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 5096: Local government probation and telecommunicator retirement plan establishment

This bill creates a new retirement plan specifically for Minnesota probation officers and public safety telecommunicators to recognize the high-stress nature of their work. Under the plan, these employees would be eligible for earlier retirement at age 60 and receive larger pension annuities than those in the standard state employee plan. The additional cost of these enhanced benefits would initially be paid by the employees themselves rather than the employers. The legislation also establishes a new retirement fund and defines which specific roles, such as those directly supervising offenders or coordinating emergency calls, qualify for coverage.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 5107: Criminal penalties enhancement for certain domestic violence-related crimes

This bill strengthens penalties for violating domestic violence protection orders in Minnesota by categorizing repeat offenses and those involving weapons as more serious crimes. It directly affects individuals who break court orders restraining them from contacting or approaching victims, as well as law enforcement officers who enforce these orders. Key provisions include raising minimum jail sentences for repeat violators, allowing for longer prison terms if a dangerous weapon is used, and requiring mandatory counseling for all convicted offenders. Additionally, the legislation clarifies arrest procedures, mandates holding violators in custody for at least 36 hours, and grants peace officers immunity from civil lawsuits when making good-faith arrests.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 5074: Employer requirement to provide notice to employees of federal immigration inspection

This bill requires Minnesota employers to inform current employees within 72 hours if a federal immigration agency plans to inspect their employment eligibility records. It also mandates that employers prohibit federal immigration agents from entering nonpublic work areas, such as offices or storage rooms, unless the agents present a valid judicial warrant or court order. To support compliance, the state labor commissioner must provide a standardized notice template by August 2026, and employers face civil fines of up to $10,000 for failing to follow these notification and access rules.

Topics ✗ Immigration ✗ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 5110: Direct Care and Treatment new secure psychiatric residential treatment facility bond issue and appropriation

This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $7 million in bonds to fund a new secure psychiatric residential treatment facility operated by Direct Care and Treatment. The appropriated funds will be used to cover the initial design and pre-design costs for the proposed 30-bed facility. The legislation directs the commissioner of administration to manage these funds and requires the commissioner of management and budget to handle the bond sale in accordance with existing state laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 5112: Notice requirement to the legislature regarding certain light rail transit project changes

This bill requires state agencies responsible for light rail projects to notify specific legislative committees if a project's cost increases by at least five percent or its completion date is delayed by six months or more. The notification must be sent within seven days of making such a determination and must explain the reasons behind the changes. This rule applies only to projects that have reached a specific stage where they have a cost estimate, a construction schedule, and federal approval for final design. The legislation aims to improve transparency by ensuring lawmakers are informed of significant shifts in project scope or timelines.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4821: Rounding of a payment or transfer of cash authorized, and provision changed in health insurance benefit plans offered in the nonrepresented employees compensation plan and the managerial plan in chapter 43A.

This bill authorizes state agencies to round small cash payments and transfers to the nearest five cents to simplify transactions, while explicitly excluding electronic payments like checks or credit cards. It also amends existing health insurance rules for nonrepresented employees and managers to change the language regarding high-deductible health plan options from mandatory to permissive. Agencies must post their rounding policies at locations where cash is handled, and the changes update the statutory text governing these specific compensation plans.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4871: Local government aids; onetime aid established to reimburse city costs of federal enforcement actions, and money appropriated.

This bill creates a one-time $10 million fund to reimburse Minnesota cities for costs related to federal immigration enforcement activities occurring between December 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. The money will be distributed to cities based on a pro-ratio of their verified expenses for public safety, emergency management, public works, and legal services during that period. Cities must submit detailed cost reports to the state auditor for review and certification before receiving their share of the aid. If a city receives federal reimbursement for the same expenses, it must return the lesser of the federal amount or the state aid received to the state treasury.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Mike Freiberg (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4893: Student support personnel aid allowances modified, and money appropriated.

This bill modifies how Minnesota school districts and charter schools receive funding for student support staff, such as counselors and nurses. It establishes a minimum funding floor, ensuring districts receive at least $40,000 per year while charter schools receive a minimum of $20,000, with amounts calculated based on the number of students. The legislation also sets specific dollar amounts for the per-student allowance for these positions, starting at $17.08 in 2025 and increasing to $34.32 in 2027 and later years. Additionally, the bill appropriates money from the state's general fund to provide extra aid for these personnel in fiscal year 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4890: Minnesota child credit expanded, and fifth tier and rate on the individual income tax established.

This bill expands the Minnesota child credit and establishes a new fifth tax bracket for individual income tax. It directly affects Minnesota residents and non-residents by adjusting income tax rates and brackets for different filing statuses, including married couples, single filers, and heads of household. The key provision introduces a 10.15 percent tax rate on income exceeding $1 million for married couples, $600,000 for single filers, and $800,000 for heads of household, while also creating a mechanism for annual inflation adjustments to these income thresholds. These changes are set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4862: Registered teacher apprenticeship competitive grant program modified.

This bill modifies Minnesota's registered teacher apprenticeship competitive grant program to allow for direct funding instead of the usual reimbursement method. It authorizes the commissioner of labor and industry to provide advance payments to grantees only if they prove that a reimbursement model would cause financial hardship or hinder the program's implementation. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will remain in force until December 31, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

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