Minnesota Bills

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4460: Anesthesiologist assistant licensure established.

This bill establishes a formal licensure system for anesthesiologist assistants in Minnesota, creating a new chapter in state law to regulate this healthcare profession. The legislation requires anesthesiologist assistants to work under the supervision of a physician and mandates that they complete an accredited training program and pass a national certification exam to obtain a license. Key provisions include defining the roles and responsibilities of anesthesiologist assistants, setting requirements for provisional licenses, and placing oversight authority with the Board of Medical Practice. The bill directly affects healthcare facilities and medical practices that employ anesthesiologist assistants by creating a standardized regulatory framework for their practice.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4684: Nonemergency medical transportation providers required to operate vehicles equipped with a global positions system and rear-facing camera, compile information for each trip, and retain recordings for two years.

This bill requires nonemergency medical transportation providers in Minnesota to equip their vehicles with global positioning systems and rear-facing cameras, while also mandating that they compile trip information and keep recordings for two years. The law applies to private and public transportation companies that carry Minnesota health care program beneficiaries to medical appointments, but exempts public transit systems, volunteer drivers, and not-for-hire vehicles. Providers must also comply with existing wheelchair securement standards and background check requirements for their drivers, with the commissioner of transportation responsible for enforcing these safety and operational rules. The bill amends current statutes to establish these new technical and data retention standards for vehicles used in medical transportation services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4072: Local news talent pipeline program grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $500,000 from the workforce development fund to support a local news talent pipeline program in Minnesota. The funding will be distributed through the Minnesota News Media Institute to provide paid internships at newspapers, television and radio stations, and digital news platforms for individuals interested in journalism careers. The program aims to strengthen local news operations by giving participants hands-on experience in reporting, editing, and media design while requiring geographic and medium diversity in grant distribution. The bill also mandates consultation with local news organization associations and allows up to five percent of the funds for administrative expenses.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4747: Prairie Lakes Municipal Solid Waste Authority regional solid waste management facilities funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $7,267,000 in bonds to fund a waste management project for the Prairie Lakes Municipal Solid Waste Authority, which serves five counties. The funds will be used to build an ash recovery and recycling plant that processes ash from landfills into road construction materials and recovers metals, as well as a waste transfer station to handle municipal and demolition waste. The money comes from the bond proceeds fund and will be distributed through the Pollution Control Agency to Otter Tail County, which manages the joint powers board for the authority. This legislation focuses on funding infrastructure improvements for regional waste management rather than changing existing regulations or policies.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4319: Public utilities commission procedures modified, Lake City port authority powers modified, and length of terms for appointees to the Red Wing Port Authority changed.

This bill modifies the powers of the Lake City Port Authority by explicitly prohibiting it from issuing debt, bonds, or exercising eminent domain while allowing it to request tax levies from the city. It also grants the city flexibility to name the port authority commission and clarifies that the city retains all related powers under state law. Additionally, the bill provides a mechanism for Lake City to validate prior actions taken under a previous 2021 law by approving and filing the relevant legislation by January 1, 2027. These changes directly affect the City of Lake City and its ability to manage port and redevelopment authority functions.

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 3705: Requirement extension that health plan companies must credential and contract with certain providers of mental health services

This bill (SF 3705) extends a requirement for Minnesota health insurance companies to credential and contract with specific mental health providers. It directly affects health plan companies and mental health service providers, particularly those serving underserved communities or rural areas. Key provisions include: requiring health plans to maintain contracts with providers from certified mental health clinics, waiving non-care-related credentialing barriers to improve access, and prohibiting refusal to contract based on perceived provider network capacity. The law ensures health plans must accept new providers meeting standard requirements, including fair payment rates and availability for new patients.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 3516: Dentistry profession licensure, registration, scope of practice, continuing education, and disciplinary grounds modified; and fees established.

HF 3516 updates Minnesota's dental licensure rules to modernize definitions and requirements. It replaces terms like "school of dentistry" with "dental education program" and clarifies that foreign-trained dentists cannot be denied exams solely based on training if equivalent to U.S. standards. The bill directly affects dentists, dental students, and dental education programs by modifying practice definitions (e.g., what constitutes "dentistry"), scope of practice exemptions for students, and disciplinary standards. Key changes include aligning licensing with current accreditation standards and ensuring foreign-trained dentists are evaluated fairly.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 3395: Fraud Isn't Free Act established; corrective action plans, enrollment freezes, agency budget reductions, and employee dismissal required when fraud is committed against a program administered by the state; and other fraud prevention provisions established.

HF 3395, the "Fraud Isn't Free Act," requires Minnesota state agencies administering public programs (like healthcare or education funding) to take specific actions when fraud occurs. If fraud is suspected, agencies must submit a corrective plan to lawmakers within 30 days, including steps to prevent future fraud, recover stolen funds, and fire employees directly responsible for the fraud. The bill also mandates suspending new enrollments in affected programs, reducing agency budgets, and reporting fraud totals to the budget office and legislative auditors. These provisions apply to all state programs using public funds, with definitions covering intentional deception like false claims or theft.

died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 3946: Criminal penalty provisions for assaulting transit workers clarification

SF 3946 clarifies Minnesota's law against assaulting transit workers by expanding the definition of "transit worker" to include all employees, contractors, and volunteers in public transportation (not just drivers or operators). It specifies that assaulting or intentionally transferring bodily fluids onto these workers while they're performing job duties becomes a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine. The bill removes outdated references to "transit vehicle operation" and broadens protection to cover more transit staff types during work. The law would take effect on August 1, 2026, applying to incidents occurring after that date.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 3419: Certain powers of entities retracted and regranted.

HF 3419 removes the ability of most Minnesota entities - including businesses, nonprofits, cooperatives, and foreign entities operating in Minnesota - to spend money on elections or ballot measures. The bill retracts this power for all entities except registered political committees that exist solely for political activity and claim no entity benefits (like limited liability). It also voids any organizational documents allowing political spending. This change does not affect regular business operations or charitable work, only political activity.

Emma Greenman (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 3700: Duluth; Lake Superior Zoo capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $6 million from state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at Duluth's Lake Superior Zoo, directly benefiting the city of Duluth through a grant for predesign, construction, and equipment upgrades. Key provisions include authorizing the sale of up to $6 million in state bonds under Minnesota law and exempting the funding from standard budget rules (Minnesota Statutes § 16A.86, subd. 4). The funds will support critical infrastructure like mechanical/electrical systems, utility infrastructure, and exhibit renovations to sustain zoo operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 3716: Variance considerations related to submerged closed loop heat exchanger systems added.

HF 3716 adds a new provision (Minnesota Statutes § 103I.2091) allowing variances from standard water well isolation distance rules for submerged closed loop heat exchanger systems used in heating/cooling. It directly affects applicants seeking to install these geothermal systems near water supply wells, by requiring the commissioner to consider variance requests if strict compliance would create an undue burden. The bill specifies that variances must be evaluated based on factors critical to system efficiency, such as optimal well spacing for thermal performance and minimizing piping lengths to reduce energy loss. This change streamlines the approval process for these energy-efficient systems while maintaining water supply well protection standards.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

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