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All 57,791 Active 54,699 In committee 54,592 Passed 817 Signed 1,019 Failed 1,221

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 8: Medical assistance coverage provision of psychiatric Collaborative Care Model

This bill requires Minnesota's medical assistance program (similar to Medicaid) to cover the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model for eligible patients starting July 1, 2025. The model involves primary care teams (including a primary care provider, care manager, and psychiatric consultant) delivering integrated mental health care using specific evidence-based methods. Coverage applies when providers use designated billing codes (99492, 99493, 99494, G2214, G0512). It directly affects Medicaid patients in Minnesota seeking mental health services through this coordinated care approach.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SR 74: A Senate resolution honoring Threads Dance Project on its 15th anniversary

This Senate resolution honors the Threads Dance Project on its 15th anniversary and recognizes the leadership of its artistic director, Karen Long Charles. The measure formally acknowledges the organization's contributions to Minnesota's cultural landscape and its commitment to fostering community connection through dance. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution and send it to the dance company. This legislative action is purely ceremonial and does not alter any laws or allocate state funding.

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SF 5049: Requirement modification to collect tax on certain undivided interest

This bill modifies Minnesota law to clarify how property taxes are collected on undivided interests in real estate, such as those held by mortgage lenders or lessees. It allows these individuals to pay taxes specifically on their portion of the property and receive official receipts for that payment. The update ensures that once taxes are paid for a specific interest, that portion is protected from enforcement actions related to unpaid taxes on the rest of the property. The changes apply immediately upon the bill's final enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SF 5031: Require state-funded playgrounds to use inclusive design standards

This bill requires playgrounds built or significantly renovated with state money in Minnesota to follow inclusive design standards that welcome children with and without disabilities. To comply, projects must incorporate features like accessible paths, varied play equipment for different abilities, sensory activities, and comfortable seating areas, while also being reviewed by an expert in accessibility. The law defines "substantial renovation" as replacing half the equipment or changing the main play area and mandates the use of established universal design principles. Additionally, the Department of Natural Resources is authorized to create guidance documents in partnership with the Minnesota Council on Disability to help implement these requirements.

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SF 5022: Obstructing legal process crime expansion

This bill expands Minnesota's obstructing legal process crime to include interfering with federal immigration officers and prohibits local governments from passing rules that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It requires county sheriffs to enter into agreements with federal agencies to assist with immigration enforcement without needing approval from local county boards. Additionally, the law makes it a crime to approach or stay near a peace officer, including federal officers, while they are actively making an arrest or investigating a crime, provided the person received a warning to back away. These changes apply to all municipalities and counties and are set to take effect on August 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SF 5043: Statute of limitations elimination for causes of action on gender-affirming care for minor children

This bill removes the standard four-year time limit for filing medical malpractice lawsuits involving gender-affirming care for minors in Minnesota. It defines gender-affirming care specifically as medical or surgical interventions, such as hormone therapy or puberty blockers, intended to affirm a minor's perceived gender identity. Consequently, patients or former patients can file these specific claims at any time, regardless of when the alleged error occurred. The law applies only to cases involving minor children and does not change the statute of limitations for other types of medical malpractice.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SF 4940: Coverage of medical services and prescription medications requirement for the treatment of dementia

This bill requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover all FDA-approved medical services and prescription medications used to treat or slow the progression of dementia, including diagnostic tests to evaluate their effectiveness. To ensure patients can access these treatments without unnecessary hurdles, the law prohibits insurers from using step therapy protocols, which typically require trying cheaper or less effective options first, before approving coverage for dementia care. The legislation also modifies rules on prior authorization for other drugs, mandating public comment periods and streamlined processes for specific medications, such as those used by patients with enteral feeding tubes. These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027, applying to health plans that are offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SF 4992: State and local government participation limitation in federal civil immigration enforcement efforts

This bill restricts Minnesota state and local governments from participating in federal civil immigration enforcement activities, such as detaining individuals for deportation. It defines prohibited actions and clarifies that state resources should not be used for federal immigration purposes while still allowing cooperation on criminal matters. The legislation also requires hospitals to create policies for interactions with law enforcement and prohibits denying education based on immigration status.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SF 4939: Student mental health grants appropriation

This bill appropriates state funds to the Department of Education to award grants for student mental health programs in elementary and secondary schools. The funding supports initiatives that encourage students to disconnect from electronic devices and social media, engage in physical activity, participate in collaborative experiences, and build in-person relationships. Grant applicants must demonstrate that their programs improve mental health outcomes, and the one-time appropriation is available until June 30, 2029. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare ✗ Technology

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SF 5011: Hermantown local sales tax authorization modifications

This bill modifies existing laws to allow the city of Hermantown to collect a local sales tax of 0.5% if approved by voters. The collected tax revenue must be used to cover administrative costs and fund three specific community projects: adding an ice sheet to the Hermantown Hockey Arena, building a trail connecting the Essentia Wellness Center to the Munger Trail, and upgrading Fichtner Park. Additionally, the bill authorizes the city to issue bonds to finance these projects without requiring a separate election or counting against the city's debt limits.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SF 5067: Homeownership opportunity fund establishment, community and household stability fund establishment, rental opportunity fund establishment, increasing the sales and use tax rate by three-eighths of one percent, appropriating money to deposit in the funds, councils establishment to direct fund expenditures

This bill creates three new state funds to support housing stability in Minnesota, including a Homeownership Opportunity Fund, a Rental Opportunity Fund, and a Community and Household Stability Fund. To finance these programs, it proposes increasing the state sales and use tax rate by three-eighths of one percent, with the collected revenue directed into these accounts. The legislation establishes councils to oversee how the money is spent, ensuring that funds are used for emergency assistance, legal services, shelter operations, and the construction or rehabilitation of housing for those at risk of homelessness. Additionally, the bill mandates that projects funded by these sources must adhere to prevailing wage requirements similar to those for state construction projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SF 5064: Office of Justice Programs appropriation to support trafficking victims

This bill appropriates $250,000 from the state's general fund for fiscal year 2027 to support victims of human trafficking in Minnesota. The money will be given to the Office of Justice Programs, which must award a grant to the International Institute of Minnesota to provide essential services such as housing, medical care, food, and employment assistance to up to 25 identified survivors. The grantee is required to partner with local law enforcement, shelters, healthcare providers, and other community organizations to help victims become safe and economically self-sufficient. Additionally, the bill mandates that the organization collect data on all clients to measure the impact of the funding and ensure accountability. This is a one-time appropriation designed to aid survivors in the seven-county metropolitan area.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing ✓ Immigration