Minnesota Bills

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SF 3990: Trunk highway project development, scoping, and alternatives analysis requirements modification

SF 3990 modifies requirements for Minnesota's trunk highway projects by requiring more comprehensive analysis of alternatives before construction begins. It applies to major highway projects involving construction, reconstruction, bridge replacement, or capacity increases, and mandates evaluation of alternatives that improve safety and accessibility for all transportation users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. The bill requires identification of at least one alternative that reduces traffic lanes or road right-of-way, and demands coordination with transit and active transportation projects. The legislation also establishes a working group to develop an implementation framework and requires a report on the process, with these requirements applying to projects entering the transportation improvement program in fiscal year 2031 or later.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 22, 2026

HF 2906: Psilocybin therapeutic use program established; protections for registered patients, designated cultivators, registered facilitators, and health care practitioners established; rulemaking authorized; civil actions authorized; fees established; advisory committee established; criminal penalties provided; and money appropriated.

HF 2906 establishes Minnesota's first legal framework for the therapeutic use of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) by adults 21+ with qualifying medical conditions. It creates a regulated program where patients must be certified by a licensed healthcare provider, enroll with the state health commissioner, and use psilocybin under supervision from registered facilitators during designated sessions. The bill sets rules for qualifying conditions, limits on cultivators, safety screenings, and requires the commissioner to develop detailed operational rules with input from an advisory committee. It also creates legal protections for participants, establishes fees for registration, and appropriates state funds to support the program. This is strictly a medical program with no recreational use permitted.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 22, 2026

HF 1232: Health care worker platforms required to register with the commissioner of health, and money appropriated.

HF 1232 requires health care worker platforms (like apps connecting temporary nurses to facilities) to register annually with Minnesota's Commissioner of Health. Platforms must submit ownership details, business documents, insurance proof, and pay a registration fee. The bill applies to all such platforms operating in Minnesota, with existing platforms needing to register by October 1, 2025. This ensures oversight of these platforms, which connect temporary health workers to facilities like nursing homes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Minnesota · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SF 2691: Standards for rent and utility payments, fees, and charges provision in manufactured home parks

SF 2691 establishes clear standards for rent, utility charges, and fees in Minnesota manufactured home parks. It requires uniform rent rates (except for lot size/location or special services), prohibits fees based on household size, guests, home size, or occupancy, and mandates itemized billing for utilities. The bill also requires park owners to address safety hazards like dangerous trees within 14 days of resident notice and gives residents 60 days' written notice before rent increases. These changes directly affect manufactured home park residents and owners by increasing transparency and limiting arbitrary charges.

Topics ✓ Housing

Liz Boldon (D) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 22, 2026

HF 3328: Department of Education required to bring awareness of library services for blind and print disabled persons.

HF 3328 requires Minnesota's Department of Education to increase awareness of library services for blind and print-disabled individuals. The bill mandates the department to develop an accessible online website with statewide resources and consult with agencies like Employment and Economic Development, Health, and Human Services to promote these services. It specifically directs the department to coordinate with the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library and its advisory committee to ensure resources reach blind and print-disabled Minnesotans. This bill directly affects blind and print-disabled residents by improving access to library services and related support programs.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 22, 2026

HF 551: Senior citizens' property tax credit established, and money appropriated.

HF 551 establishes a property tax credit for Minnesota seniors to reduce their local property tax burden. It directly affects homeowners aged 65 or older (or married couples where one spouse is 65+ and the other is 62+) who own and occupy their primary residence as a homestead. The credit equals the difference between a senior’s actual property tax and the median tax for similar homes in their municipality, capped at a set amount. Seniors must apply annually by July 1, and the state reimburses local governments for the credit through the commissioner of revenue, effective for taxes payable in 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 22, 2026

HF 962: Sharing and protection of data accessed by a prosecuting authority provided, and criminal penalties imposed.

HF 962 prevents state, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies from disciplining or threatening to discipline peace officers solely because they are listed on a "Brady-Giglio list" (a prosecutor's designation for officers who failed to disclose exculpatory evidence in a case). The bill creates a task force composed of law enforcement representatives, prosecutors, judges, and court officials to examine how these lists are used and recommend improvements. The task force must report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2025. This bill directly affects Minnesota peace officers and aims to clarify due process protections around these disciplinary lists.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 22, 2026

HF 2799: Minnesota Age in Place Network funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2799 appropriates $3 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to establish the Minnesota Age in Place Network through a grant to Age Well at Home. This funding directly supports low- to moderate-income older homeowners by covering home modifications and safety renovations (like grab bars or ramps) at their owner-occupied properties, with each project capped at $20,000. Up to 10% of the grant can cover administrative costs for the network’s setup and maintenance. The bill provides concrete funding for specific home safety improvements, targeting vulnerable older residents in Minnesota.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 22, 2026

HF 2377: Access to relationship-building and de-escalation training in schools required, and money appropriated.

HF 2377 requires all Minnesota public, private, and charter school staff - including teachers, administrators, and support personnel - to have access to annual, evidence-based relationship-building and de-escalation training. The training focuses on fostering inclusive school cultures, preventing conflicts, and responding appropriately to escalated situations, with specific components covering positive student relationships, restorative discipline, and recognizing escalation stages. The bill appropriates $ for fiscal year 2026 to fund grants for school districts and charter schools implementing this training, prioritizing districts that meet state requirements. Schools adopting the training may receive priority for state professional development funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 22, 2026

HF 403: Senior property tax credit established, and money appropriated.

HF 403 establishes a property tax credit for Minnesota seniors who own and occupy their homes as primary residences. It directly affects residents aged 65 or older (or married couples where one spouse is 65+ and the other is 62+) who have owned and lived in their home since January 2 of the application year. The credit reduces property taxes by comparing the current year’s tax (after other credits) to the previous year’s tax adjusted by 1.08, but cannot lower taxes below $0. Funding for the credit is appropriated annually from the state general fund to reimburse local governments and school districts, effective for 2026 property assessments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 22, 2026

HF 226: State historic sites and museums capital improvement funding provided for grants for the preservation of historic structures, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF 226 allocates $21.62 million in state bond funds to support historic preservation across Minnesota. The bill directs $13.67 million for capital improvements at state historic sites (including buildings, exhibits, and landscaping), $6.7 million for enhancements to the Minnesota History Center, and $1.25 million in matching grants to counties and local jurisdictions for historic preservation projects. These funds will be used to maintain, improve access to, and preserve historical sites and collections under the Minnesota Historical Society's oversight. The bond authorization takes effect upon final enactment.

died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SF 281: Coercion crime that causes great bodily harm or death of the victim criminal penalty enhancement provision

Minnesota Senate File 281 enhances penalties for coercion crimes that cause great bodily harm or death. It amends Minnesota Statutes §609.27 to classify such offenses as felonies punishable by up to 15 years in prison or a $30,000 fine, instead of standard misdemeanor penalties. The bill also requires the commissioner of public safety and education to conduct a public awareness campaign about this law, starting by September 15, 2025, and repeating every two years. This directly affects individuals convicted of coercion causing severe harm or death, and educates the public - especially students - about the legal consequences. The changes take effect August 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

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