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Adjourned

Ended May 20, 2026

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10,590

this session

Bills passed

281

3% pass rate

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201

67 Senate · 134 House

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signed · Minnesota · Senate Aug 1, 2026

SF 4244: Miscellaneous technical corrections to laws and statutes

This bill makes technical corrections to numerous sections of Minnesota state law to fix errors, remove outdated provisions, and update references. It directly affects various government agencies, legal systems, and individuals subject to these statutes by clarifying how laws are written and applied. The key mechanism involves amending specific statutory sections to correct typos, delete obsolete language, and ensure consistency across different legal codes. These changes aim to improve the accuracy and clarity of state laws without altering their underlying policies or intent.

signed · Minnesota · Senate Aug 1, 2026

SF 4171: Vacating tenants submetered utility service final billing provision and payment of rent by tenants provisions modifications

This bill modifies Minnesota housing laws to clarify how landlords can bill tenants for utilities and rent payments. It allows landlords to issue estimated final utility bills to tenants who are moving out before receiving the actual bill from the utility provider, based on the previous billing period prorated by the days the tenant occupied the unit. Additionally, the bill requires landlords to provide written receipts for cash rent payments and establishes protections for tenants using digital payment platforms that fail, prohibiting landlords from charging late fees or filing evictions when payment delays are caused by platform outages. These changes aim to create clearer procedures for utility billing at move-out and ensure fair treatment of tenants using digital payment systems.

Topics ✓ Housing

signed · Minnesota · House Aug 1, 2026

HF 4052: Various provisions governing telephone company regulation, facilities and property, pricing plans, service classification, and reporting requirements.

This bill updates Minnesota telecommunications regulations by clarifying rules for telephone companies, including requirements for law enforcement access to call information, annual reporting, and customer pricing notices. It directly affects telephone service providers and their customers by establishing clearer obligations for how companies must handle service requests, billing information, and compliance with federal universal service programs for schools and libraries. The legislation also repeals several outdated statutes related to public payphones and other legacy regulations to simplify the legal framework governing telephone services in the state.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · Minnesota · House Aug 1, 2026

HF 4224: Notice requirements for water discharges modified.

This bill modifies Minnesota's water pollution reporting rules by requiring facilities that discharge pollutants to notify downstream users, including public water systems and Tribal governments, after informing state agencies. The law exempts discharges of five gallons or less of petroleum from immediate notification requirements while maintaining other pollution prevention duties. Facilities must use efficient communication methods like phone calls, social media, or signage to warn impacted areas about the discharge date, material type, and potential health risks. The state agency will also provide guidance on how to deliver these timely notifications effectively.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Minnesota · House Aug 1, 2026

HF 4118: Credit unions authorized to obtain insurance from a credit union share insurance provider, credit union share guaranty corporations regulated, and conforming changes made.

This bill allows Minnesota credit unions to obtain insurance for member accounts from approved credit union share guaranty corporations in addition to the existing National Credit Union Administration program. It requires credit unions to maintain insurance coverage for share and deposit accounts, mandating that they either dissolve or merge if they fail to secure such protection. The legislation also establishes oversight powers for the commissioner of commerce, including the authority to examine guaranty corporations and assess reasonable examination costs, while prohibiting credit unions from voluntarily switching their insurance coverage without regulatory approval. Additionally, the bill expands the circumstances under which a credit union can be placed under receivership by allowing an approved share insurance provider to serve as receiver alongside the National Credit Union Administration Board.

in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2026

HR 10345: EBOLA Act

The EBOLA Act requires the President to rejoin the World Health Organization within 30 days of enactment and immediately coordinate with that body to address an ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa. The legislation authorizes necessary funding to cover U.S. membership fees and financial obligations, as well as voluntary contributions to support international disease response efforts. By mandating this rapid re-entry into the global health agency, the bill aims to enhance the nation's ability to monitor emerging infectious diseases and prevent the spread of the virus to American soil.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2026

HR 10330: Higher Education Oversight for Nonprofits Ensuring Standards and Transparency Act

This bill establishes new procedural safeguards for the Internal Revenue Service when conducting tax inquiries or examinations of universities, requiring high-level Treasury approval based on reasonable belief that a university may not qualify for tax-exempt status. It mandates that the IRS provide written notice to the institution before beginning an inquiry and at least 15 days before starting a formal examination, offering the university the opportunity to hold a conference to discuss concerns. The legislation imposes strict time limits, requiring inquiries to be completed within 90 days and examinations within two years, while also restricting the ability to re-examine a university for five years if no significant tax issues are found. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit confidential reports to congressional committees detailing any new university tax investigations.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2026

HR 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act

This bill, known as the Ratepayer Protection Act, modifies federal energy laws to ensure that large industrial customers pay for the specific infrastructure upgrades needed to serve their high electricity demands. It directly affects non-residential facilities with a peak power usage of 100 megawatts or more, requiring utilities to charge these customers the full incremental cost of any necessary generation, transmission, or distribution improvements. Under the new rules, large customers must also provide financial guarantees or contributions before such upgrades are made, ensuring utilities can recover costs even if the customer leaves the contract early. State regulators have two years to implement these standards, though the bill exempts utilities in states that have already enacted similar measures or are actively considering them.

in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2026

HR 10323: Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act

The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to establish a new standard for overtime pay, requiring employers to pay time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond thirty-two hours per week. The bill also introduces daily overtime rules that mandate premium pay for workdays exceeding eight or twelve hours. To allow businesses to adjust, the law phases in the weekly overtime threshold over four years, starting at thirty-eight hours and decreasing by two hours each year until it reaches thirty-two. Employers are prohibited from reducing an employee's total compensation or benefits as a result of these new coverage requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2026

HR 8781: Title IX Clarification Act of 2026

The Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 amends federal education law to explicitly define the terms "sex," "female," and "male" based on biological characteristics. Specifically, it states that "sex" refers to an individual's biologically determined status as male or female, while "female" and "male" are defined by the presence of specific reproductive systems capable of producing ova or sperm, respectively. These definitions apply to all education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance starting on the date the bill becomes law. The legislation aims to clarify existing statutes by removing ambiguity around biological sex definitions in the context of Title IX protections.

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signed · Minnesota · House May 27, 2026

HF 2484: Bonding bill; spending authorized to acquire and better land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature, new programs established and existing programs modified, report required, prior appropriations modified and canceled, and money appropriated.

HF 2484 establishes the "Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grants Program" to fund library improvements in Minnesota. It appropriates $1 million from state bond proceeds for grants covering up to $450,000 for accessibility upgrades in existing buildings or up to $1 million for renovations/new construction of library facilities. Public libraries (including city, county, and regional systems) must provide matching local funds and adopt policies prohibiting pornographic internet use to qualify. The commissioner of education administers the program, prioritizing projects based on collaboration, tax burden, feasibility, and need.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Minnesota · House May 27, 2026

HF 4492: Read Act modified, early literacy field experiences required for teacher candidates, high school diploma established for veterans, and rulemaking required.

This bill creates a permanent Commanders Task Force to advise Minnesota's governor, legislature, and Department of Veterans Affairs on issues affecting veterans and their families. The task force will be made up of elected leaders from eight specific veteran service organizations operating in Minnesota, including the American Legion, VFW, and Disabled American Veterans. Members will meet regularly, elect their own leadership, and serve as a communication bridge between state government and veteran organizations without receiving state compensation. The group will focus on providing recommendations related to veterans' services and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · Minnesota · House May 27, 2026

HF 4591: State government policy and finance bill.

This bill modifies eligibility requirements for noncommercial radio stations to receive state grants in Minnesota and provides a one-time appropriation of $165,000 for fiscal year 2027. The legislation updates staffing requirements from two full-time employees to 1.5 full-time or equivalent part-time staff, adjusts minimum daily broadcasting hours based on the station's year of eligibility, and clarifies that stations with primarily religious or in-school programming do not qualify. The funds will be distributed through the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations to support member stations with resources, software, training, and assistance for consolidating expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Minnesota · Senate May 28, 2026

SF 334: Human Services Systems Modernization Advisory Council and Legislative Commission on Human Services Systems; creation

This bill modifies deadlines for professional development training related to Minnesota's Read Act. It requires school districts to provide evidence-based training to specific educators by July 1, 2026 (including K-3 classroom teachers and reading intervention staff) and by July 1, 2027 (for grades 4-12 reading teachers). The bill also allows districts to reduce elementary students' instructional hours by 5.5 hours during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years if teachers receive required training on days when other students are learning. This change applies to all public and charter schools meeting the training agreement requirements.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Minnesota · Senate May 27, 2026

SF 2077: Omnibus Outdoor Heritage Fund, Legacy and Lands bill

SF 2077 is an appropriations bill that allocates over $151 million for Minnesota's Environment and Natural Resources programs in fiscal year 2026, with similar funding for 2027. It funds the Pollution Control Agency for water quality monitoring, air pollution programs, and hazardous chemical oversight, including $1.2 million annually for air monitoring and $144,000 for water quality programs. The bill also establishes a stewardship program for electronic waste (circuit boards, batteries) and prohibits mercury in batteries, while modifying fee structures and permitting processes. These funds directly support state environmental agencies, local municipalities managing water infrastructure, and businesses handling electronic products. The bill does not create new regulations but provides budget authority for existing environmental programs and specific policy adjustments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

signed · United States · Senate May 11, 2026

S 98: Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025

S 98, the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025, requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a vetting process for applicants seeking new high-cost universal service fund funding to deploy rural broadband networks. It mandates that applicants prove they have the technical, financial, and operational capabilities, along with a sound business plan, to build and operate the proposed network as defined by the FCC. The bill also sets minimum penalties of $9,000 per violation for applicants who fail to meet pre-authorization requirements, with penalties not falling below 30% of the awarded funding. This directly affects entities applying for federal broadband deployment grants in rural areas.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · United States · Senate May 4, 2026

S 723: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 This act sets forth requirements for the processing of a proposed residential leasehold mortgage, business leasehold mortgage, land mortgage, or right-of-way document by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The BIA must notify lenders upon receipt of such documentation, perform a preliminary review of such documents not later than 10 days after receipt, and approve or disapprove of such documents within 20 or 30 days, depending on the type of application. Additionally, the act sets forth requirements for the BIA regarding (1) response times for the completion of certified title status reports, (2) notification of delays in processing, and (3) the form of notices and delivery of certain reports. The act also provides relevant federal agencies and Indian tribes with read-only access to the Trust Asset and Accounting Management System maintained by the BIA. The Government Accountability Office must report on digitizing documents for the purpose of streamlining and expediting the completion of mortgage packages for residential mortgages on Indian land. Finally, the act establishes within the BIA's Division of Real Estate Services the position of Realty Ombudsman.

Topics ✓ Housing

signed · United States · House Apr 27, 2026

HJRES 140: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

HJRES 140 is a procedural resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule published in the Federal Register (88 Fed. Reg. 6308, January 31, 2023). The resolution targets Public Land Order No. 7917, which proposed withdrawing federal lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota. If passed, this resolution would block the BLM rule from taking effect by invoking the disapproval process under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code. It directly affects the implementation of the land withdrawal proposal but does not alter the underlying land status or create new policy.

Topics ✗ Environment

signed · United States · House Jan 20, 2026

HR 224: Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

HR 224, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, modifies how income is calculated for housing assistance programs by requiring that veterans' service-connected disability compensation (from the VA) be excluded when determining eligibility for low/moderate income housing. This directly affects disabled veterans who receive VA disability payments, ensuring these funds do not count against them for housing assistance under HUD programs. The bill amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to mandate this exclusion in income calculations. Additionally, it requires a report within one year examining how disability compensation is treated across HUD programs and recommending improvements to better serve veterans.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

signed · United States · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 356: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 This act extends and modifies the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program, under which states and counties containing certain federal land may receive payments from the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for schools, roads, and certain other municipal services. The act modifies the SRS program, including by extending payments made to states and counties containing federal land through FY2026, providing lapsed payments for FY2024 and FY2025, extending the authority of counties to initiate projects using such funds through FY2028, and extending the authority to initiate projects proposed by resource advisory committees through FY2028.

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