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died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SF 4294: Uniform procedure establishment for imposition, implementation, and oversight of firearms restrictions resulting from certain criminal convictions and judicial orders

This bill establishes a uniform process for handling firearm restrictions when individuals are subject to certain criminal convictions or judicial orders in Minnesota. It directly affects courts, law enforcement agencies, and individuals involved in domestic child abuse cases by standardizing how firearm prohibitions are imposed and monitored. Key provisions require courts to order abusing parties to transfer firearms to licensed dealers or law enforcement when issuing protection orders, mandate specific forms for child protection petitions that include firearm descriptions, and set clear timelines for firearm transfers. The legislation also clarifies that courts cannot dismiss child protection petitions simply because firearm information is missing, ensuring these safety measures are consistently applied across the state.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SF 3907: Permit an action to terminate an interest in a contract for deed of a perpetrator of domestic abuse or sexual assault

SF 3907 creates a court process allowing victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault to remove an abuser's property ownership rights from a "contract for deed" (a shared ownership agreement for residential property). Victims can petition a court using verified documents like protection orders, law enforcement records, or statements from licensed healthcare professionals or advocates. The abuser and property seller must be notified and given 90 days to contest the request. This specifically applies to residential properties purchased through contract for deed arrangements, not standard mortgages.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Housing

died · Minnesota · House Apr 28, 2026

HF 3694: Tow trucks permitted to use variable message signs.

HF 3694 allows tow trucks to display portable variable message signs while performing emergency services on or near highways. This directly affects tow truck operators, who can now use these digital signs to communicate messages (like "STOP" or "LANE CLOSED") during emergencies. The bill specifies these signs must follow Minnesota's traffic control device standards and can only be used during emergency responses, not for routine towing. It amends existing law to add this provision without changing current requirements for red and amber warning lights.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SF 4064: Minnesota Judicial Branch policy provisions

SF 4064 modifies several court procedures in Minnesota. It raises the mandatory arbitration threshold for small claims from $10,000 to $20,000 and increases conciliation court jurisdiction limits to $20,000 (or $4,000 for consumer credit cases). The bill also requires the Department of Revenue to share tax data with courts for jury lists and allows district courts to publish notices online. Additionally, it clarifies how driver's license data - including race/ethnicity - may be shared with the judicial branch for jury sourcing purposes. These changes primarily affect courts, plaintiffs, defendants in small claims, and jury administrators.

died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SF 4068: Ignition interlock program license revocation requirements modifications, driver's licenses indicators classified as private data provision, and technical corrections provisions

SF 4068 modifies Minnesota's driver's license rules in three key ways. It changes license revocation requirements for certain impaired driving cases under the ignition interlock program, clarifying which offenses trigger mandatory license suspension. The bill classifies driver's license indicators (like no-alcohol restrictions) as "private data" under Minnesota law, limiting how this information can be shared. It also adds new privacy protections, allowing license applicants to classify their residence address as private data for safety reasons and restricting how personal license data can be disclosed to third parties or federal agencies. These changes directly affect drivers with license restrictions, applicants seeking privacy protections, and the state's handling of driver data.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SF 1119: Access prohibition to nudification technology

Minnesota's SF 1119 prohibits websites, apps, software, or programs from allowing users to access tools that alter images or videos to reveal intimate parts (defined as parts covered under Minnesota law) or create realistic depictions of such parts. The law directly affects platform owners who host these tools, making it illegal for them to enable such access, downloads, or use. Violators face civil penalties of at least $500,000 per violation, plus potential triple damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief for affected individuals. The bill takes effect August 1, 2025, and applies to violations occurring on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · Minnesota · House Apr 27, 2026

HF 4057: Miscellaneous technical corrections to laws and statutes made; erroneous, obsolete, and omitted text and references corrected; and redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions removed.

This bill makes technical corrections to various Minnesota state laws by fixing errors, removing outdated text, and eliminating redundant or conflicting provisions. It directly affects government agencies and individuals subject to the corrected statutes, including those involved in welfare services, cannabis regulation, and ombudsperson oversight. The key mechanism involves amending specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes to update references, correct wording, and streamline legal language without changing the underlying policy intent. These changes aim to improve the accuracy and clarity of existing laws while maintaining their original purpose.

died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SF 4634: Film production credit modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's film production tax credit program by expanding eligibility criteria and increasing the maximum credit percentage. It directly affects film and television production companies operating in Minnesota by allowing them to claim up to 40 percent of eligible production costs, with an additional 5 percent available if the project employs Minnesota residents in key creative roles, films outside the seven-county metro area, or hires a majority of local crew members. The legislation also lowers the minimum spending threshold for qualifying projects from $1 million to $400,000 and adds $150,000 for television commercials and Minnesota script productions, while defining new categories for key creative roles and below-the-line crew positions. Credits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis with an annual cap of $24.95 million, and projects must include visible promotion of Minnesota in their end credits to qualify.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Minnesota · House Apr 27, 2026

HF 3169: Bridge-related suicide data collection required, best practices development required for suicide prevention on bridges, and implementation of suicide reduction railings on bridge projects identified as appropriate and feasible.

HF 3169 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Transportation to study and develop suicide prevention methods for new bridge construction, focusing on barriers like nets or physical structures. The bill mandates a study completed by January 2026 to identify high-risk bridges, evaluate prevention methods, assess costs, and involve health, public safety, and nonprofit groups. Starting January 2026, the commissioner must incorporate these methods into major bridge projects and report annually on implementation. The bill appropriates $750,000 for the study and planning, with funds available through June 2028.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

died · Minnesota · House Apr 23, 2026

HF 3951: Submetered utility service final billing for vacating tenants provided, and provisions related to the payment of rent by tenants modified.

This bill modifies Minnesota housing laws to regulate how landlords handle final utility billing for tenants leaving their units and to improve protections for tenants using digital payment systems. For tenants moving out, landlords can issue estimated final utility bills based on the previous billing period if the actual bill hasn't arrived, while limiting additional fees to specific administrative charges and late fees tied only to the prior period. The bill also requires landlords to offer alternative payment methods when digital platforms fail and prohibits eviction or late fees if both the digital system and the provided alternative are nonfunctional. These changes directly affect landlords and tenants in Minnesota by clarifying billing procedures and strengthening tenant protections against payment system failures.

Topics ✓ Housing

died · Minnesota · House Apr 23, 2026

HF 3990: Public safety; policy provided for public safety, correctional facilities, investigations, Department of Public Safety data, controlled substances, crime victims, orders for protection, private detective and protective agent licensure, employment disqualifications, sentence adjustments, expungement relief, domestic abuse-related crimes and data, use of chemical irritants, crimes of coercion, retail theft, identity theft, and fraud; reimbursements provided; "battered women" term replaced in statute where it appears; criminal penalties provided; reports required; and rulemaking required.

This bill modifies Minnesota's rules on employment and licensing disqualifications for people with criminal convictions by shifting from an automatic ban to a case-by-case assessment of rehabilitation. It requires employers and licensing agencies to consider evidence such as honorable military discharges, release orders, time served without new convictions, and letters of reference when deciding whether to hire or license someone with a criminal record. Additionally, the bill mandates that if an applicant is denied a job or license due to their criminal history, the authority must provide written notice explaining the reasons, the appeal process, and the earliest date they can reapply. These changes aim to create a more individualized evaluation process while maintaining accountability through required documentation and notification procedures.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SF 4406: Certain exclusions in homeowner's insurance policies prohibited when damage is done by a peace officer

This bill prohibits homeowner's insurance policies in Minnesota from excluding coverage for property damage caused by peace officers using chemical irritants, smoke screens, or distraction devices. It applies to policies offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, and requires insurers to provide coverage when homeowners are entitled to compensation from local governments under existing state law. The legislation does not change the government's obligation to pay compensation but prevents insurance companies from denying claims related to this specific type of damage.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice