Minnesota Bills

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SF 5140: Operation of remote pickup sites authorization from which patients may obtain drugs and devices dispensed by a managing pharmacy

This bill authorizes licensed pharmacies in Minnesota to operate remote pickup sites where patients can collect their prescribed drugs and medical devices. Under the new rules, these remote locations do not need their own separate pharmacy license as long as they are managed by an existing licensed pharmacy. The legislation defines a remote pickup site as any location other than the main pharmacy where a patient or their representative can pick up medications dispensed by a pharmacist at the managing pharmacy. This change aims to provide more flexible options for patients to receive their prescriptions while maintaining oversight through the managing pharmacy's existing license.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SF 5136: Civil cause of action establishment for disparagement of perishable food products

This bill creates a new legal option for perishable food producers in Minnesota to sue individuals who knowingly make false claims about their products. It specifically targets people who falsely state that a food item is unsafe or that farming methods used to create it make it unsafe, provided the speaker intended to harm the producer's reputation. If a court determines these false statements caused harm, it can order the speaker to pay damages. The law sets a one-year time limit for filing such lawsuits and defines "agricultural practices" to include farming, feeding, and livestock care methods.

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SF 5144: Transparency requirement regarding immigrant detention flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

This bill requires the Metropolitan Airports Commission to increase transparency regarding flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport that carry passengers being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Specifically, it mandates that the airport operator notify the commission of these flights and provides details on the number of detained passengers, including minors, along with flight schedules and routes. To further ensure public oversight, the commission must install a live-streaming camera at the relevant terminal to broadcast the loading and unloading of these flights and submit monthly reports to state legislators. These provisions apply directly to the airport authority and the specific terminal handling private and business flights, aiming to make the presence and movement of detained individuals more visible to the public.

Topics ✓ Immigration

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SF 5130: Clean water fund appropriation for a demonstration project to treat landfill leachate for PFAS, chloride, and other contaminants

This bill appropriates $5.5 million from the Clean Water Fund in fiscal year 2027 to support a demonstration project in Lyon County. The funds will be used to construct a treatment system at the Lyon County Regional Landfill that targets contaminants such as PFAS, chloride, and other pollutants in landfill leachate. The primary goal of the project is to protect groundwater from potential contamination. This is a one-time appropriation directed to the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency for distribution as a grant to the county.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SF 5132: City of Oakdale certain government facilities construction sales and use tax exemption

This bill grants the City of Oakdale a refundable sales and use tax exemption for materials and equipment used in its Police Expansion and City Hall Remodel Project. Purchases made between April 30, 2026, and January 1, 2029, will initially be taxed as usual, but the city will receive a refund of those taxes from the state's general fund. The legislation requires that refunds for these eligible purchases cannot be issued until after June 30, 2026, and it appropriates state funds to cover the cost of these refunds.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SF 5131: Environmental and natural resources trust fund appropriation for a demonstration project to treat landfill leachate for PFAS, chloride, and other contaminants

This bill allocates $5.5 million from the state's environment and natural resources trust fund to support a one-time demonstration project in Lyon County. The funds will be used by the Pollution Control Agency to help the county construct a system that treats wastewater from the regional landfill, specifically targeting harmful substances like PFAS, chloride, and other contaminants. The primary goal of this project is to protect local groundwater from pollution. This legislation directly affects Lyon County and the state's environmental trust fund by authorizing a specific grant for this cleanup initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SF 5138: Criminal penalties provision for bribing or corruptly influencing a juror

This bill creates new criminal penalties for bribing or corruptly influencing jurors in Minnesota courts. It directly affects individuals who attempt to sway a juror's vote or position through offers of benefits or rewards, as well as jurors who accept such offers. The law defines two main offenses: offering or promising a benefit to influence a juror, and a juror requesting or accepting a benefit to influence their decision. Both acts are classified as felonies punishable by up to ten years in prison, a fine of up to $20,000, or both. Additionally, the bill amends an existing statute to increase the penalty for corruptly influencing a juror to match the new bribery provisions, raising the maximum sentence from five years to ten years and the fine from $10,000 to $20,000. These changes will take effect on August 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SF 5146: Economic development authority definition as the Brooklyn Park City Council

This bill officially designates the Brooklyn Park City Council as the Economic Development Authority for the city. It updates state law to clarify that the council is responsible for overseeing the biotech innovation district and implementing the city's development plan. The legislation also provides a specific definition for "public infrastructure projects," which includes acquiring land, repairing buildings, and building roads, parking, or community facilities using public funds. This change takes effect immediately upon the bill's final passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SF 5145: City of Brooklyn Park grant appropriation

This bill allocates $1 million in state funding to the City of Brooklyn Park for workforce development initiatives. The money will be distributed through the commissioner of employment and economic development to support the Brooklyn Park Small Business Center. Funds are designated for expanding programs like Brooklynk and Career Pathways, which primarily serve underrepresented populations in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. This is a one-time appropriation for fiscal year 2027 that remains available for use until June 30, 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SF 4168: Investment loans exception provision; Debt service coverage ratio loan definition

This bill modifies how residential mortgage loan fees and penalties are applied in Minnesota. It clarifies that the rules only apply to loans made for personal, family, or household purposes, excluding other types of loans. The changes affect mortgage originators both within and outside Minnesota who operate in the state. The new provisions will take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to loans executed on or after that date.

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SF 4306: Rent and utility payments, fees, and charges in manufactured home parks standards provision, certain safety inspections requirement provision, and sale of manufactured home parks sale provision modifications

This bill modifies Minnesota laws governing manufactured home parks to improve transparency and fairness in rent, utility billing, and park management. It directly affects park owners and residents by establishing clearer rules for how fees and charges are calculated and disclosed. Key provisions require rent increases to be limited to one per year with a three percent cap, mandate itemized utility bills, and restrict fees based on family size or home characteristics. The legislation also sets standards for safety inspections, including tree hazard removal timelines, and clarifies the role of resident representatives in park purchases.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Housing

died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SF 4374: State park license plate contest requirements provision

This bill requires the Minnesota commissioner of natural resources to hold a design contest for a new state park license plate. The contest must result in a plate design that celebrates the North Shore and the Lake Superior Agate. It directly affects the state's natural resources department and vehicle license plate program. The amendment updates existing law to specify these design requirements for the upcoming license plate.

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