This bill allocates $2 million from the state's general fund to Turning Point Inc., a nonprofit organization, to build and equip a 32-bed residential facility in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The funding covers design, construction, and renovation work including mechanical systems, ADA compliance upgrades, and spaces for bedrooms, a kitchen, recreation, and community areas. The money is designated as a one-time appropriation available until the project finishes or is abandoned, with the facility to be named "Ms. Bea's."
HF 3560, the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act, allows Minnesotans to create, sign, and store certain estate planning documents electronically instead of on paper. It directly affects individuals using tools like powers of attorney, health care directives, trust documents, and guardianship nominations. The bill defines key terms like "electronic signature" and "electronic record" to establish legal validity for these digital documents, requiring security procedures to verify identity and prevent tampering. It specifically covers non-will estate planning records but excludes real estate deeds and vehicle titles. This act modernizes Minnesota's estate planning process by aligning with broader legal standards for electronic transactions.
This bill would expand the Minnesota gross receipts tax to include hospitals and certain health care providers while explicitly excluding licensed chiropractors from the tax. The legislation defines "health care provider" to include various medical service providers but creates specific exemptions for hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, and other facilities listed in the statute. The tax would apply to gross revenues received after December 31, 2026, affecting the financial obligations of covered health care entities. The bill also clarifies that persons licensed under sections 148.01 to 148.108 are excluded from the tax definition.
This bill allocates $1.65 million in state funding to the Ignite Businesswomen Investment Group Foundation to support women entrepreneurs in Minnesota. The funds will be used to create a capital access fund offering working capital, capacity-building grants, and low-interest loans, with a focus on women in underserved and economically disadvantaged communities. An additional $250,000 is designated for business planning, leadership development, financial literacy training, and grants to community organizations that specialize in women-focused entrepreneurship support. The appropriation is a one-time allocation for fiscal year 2027 and is administered through the commissioner of employment and economic development.
This bill requires most health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover recommended immunizations without cost-sharing (like deductibles or copays) for routine use in children, adolescents, and adults. It mandates coverage based on guidelines from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the American Academy of Pediatrics, or the West Coast Health Alliance. The bill also creates the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council to develop vaccine schedules for different age groups and recommend updates to school and college vaccine requirements. It applies to plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after July 1, 2026.
SF 3572 modifies Minnesota law to clarify when authorized firearm carriers (such as permit holders) may have firearms on school property. It requires these individuals to store firearms unloaded in a locked container or trunk when not actively on duty, rather than carrying them openly. The bill defines "school property" broadly to include buildings, grounds, school buses, and facilities with posted notices, while maintaining existing exemptions for active officers and specific activities like gun safety courses. This law does not expand who can carry firearms but adds uniform storage requirements for those already permitted to carry on school grounds.
HF 3436 requires drivers approaching a stopped school bus displaying flashing red lights to stop at least 20 feet away. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.444 to mandate this stop until the bus retracts its stop arm and turns off the red lights. It also adds a new provision requiring drivers to prepare to stop within 20 feet when a bus shows prewarning amber lights, signaling red lights are about to activate. This law directly affects all drivers operating vehicles near school buses in Minnesota, aiming to improve safety for children boarding or exiting buses. The bill takes effect the day after final enactment.
SF 2972 amends Minnesota law to clarify who counts as a "controlling person" or "controlling individual" when for-profit entities acquire nursing homes or assisted living facilities. It specifically defines these terms to include private equity firms and other entities that collect capital investments from investors, even if no single person holds 5% ownership. The bill excludes banks, government entities, and small shareholders (under 5% ownership) from these definitions. This change ensures regulatory oversight targets actual controlling owners rather than passive investors, directly affecting for-profit facility operators and their ownership structures.
Minnesota Senate File 2565 establishes a voluntary "Minnesota Civic Seal" for high school students who meet specific civic engagement criteria. To earn the seal, students must complete approved civics coursework, complete a project-based assessment, participate in at least one civic activity outside class (like voting in student elections or community service), and demonstrate civic dispositions like respect for diverse views. Schools may choose to participate, must provide free access to the program, and will affix the seal to diplomas for qualifying students. The program applies to students graduating in 2027 or later, with the Department of Education developing accessible criteria to ensure equitable access across all communities.
This bill limits Minnesota state and local government participation in federal civil immigration enforcement efforts, directing public resources toward local public safety priorities instead. It prohibits state agencies from using resources to investigate, detain, or arrest individuals for civil immigration violations and restricts where certain immigration-related arrests can occur. The legislation requires hospitals to create policies for interactions with law enforcement agents and ensures education cannot be denied based on immigration status. Additionally, it creates a civil cause of action for constitutional rights violations related to immigration enforcement and includes funding provisions to support these changes.
SF 3755 repeals housing stabilization services from Minnesota's statutes, removing references to these services from multiple sections of law related to background checks, provider enrollment, and fee structures. This directly affects providers who currently offer housing stabilization services to seniors and individuals with disabilities, as the bill eliminates their legal framework under current statutes. Key mechanisms include deleting "providers of housing stabilization services" from background check requirements (sections 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.10) and repealing specific statutes (256B.051) that governed these services. The bill does not create new requirements but removes existing ones, shifting focus to other home and community-based waiver services. The legislation is procedural, with no new funding or program changes, solely targeting the repeal of housing stabilization services.
SF 3800 names Minnesota's community solar garden program after former state representative Melissa Hortman. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.1641, to establish "Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program" as the official short title for the existing program. This is a ceremonial renaming with no changes to program rules, funding, or eligibility requirements. The bill does not alter how the community solar program operates or who can participate. It solely honors Melissa Hortman's contributions to energy policy.
