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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4473: Harvey's Law establishment

Harvey's Law requires licensed child care centers in Minnesota to install video security cameras in public and shared areas under specific conditions. The law applies to centers that have been involved in maltreatment investigations starting July 1, 2026, and to centers receiving state child care funding beginning July 1, 2027. Facilities must install cameras within six months of receiving a maltreatment investigation memorandum and keep them operational for four years. The bill also establishes that these centers must follow the requirements outlined in the Minnesota Statutes section 142B.68.
Michael Kreun (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4165: Peer-to-peer suicide prevention programs and programs to train high school students as peer mentors grants awarded by the commissioner of health authorization

This bill authorizes the commissioner of health in Minnesota to award grants for peer-to-peer suicide prevention programs and training programs for high school students. It directly affects school districts, charter schools, alternative schools, and nonprofit organizations by providing funding to implement evidence-based initiatives. The grants would support programs where students in grades 9 through 12 serve as peer mentors under adult supervision, helping identify warning signs of mental health crises and referring peers to trusted adults. The legislation also requires training programs to teach students about recognizing suicide risk, active listening skills, and how to connect peers with supportive adults.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants to fund peer mentor suicide prevention programs in K-12 schools, enhancing student mental health support and educational programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes grants for suicide prevention programs and peer mentor training, directly funding mental health services and improving access to care for high school students.95% confidence
Alice Mann (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4126: Create greenhouse gas pollution cost-recovery program

This bill establishes a Greenhouse Gas Pollution Superfund in Minnesota that would charge fossil fuel companies for emissions produced between 1995 and 2026. The program targets businesses that extracted or refined fossil fuels and are responsible for more than one billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions during that period. Money collected from these charges would be placed in a dedicated account to fund climate change adaptation projects for state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as disadvantaged communities. The state commissioner would determine how much each company must pay based on their emissions and distribute funds according to adopted rules.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a dedicated funding source for climate adaptation projects through a pollution cost-recovery program, strengthening state budget capacity for environmental initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates funding for climate adaptation projects and charges fossil fuel companies, indirectly supporting clean energy transition and reducing fossil fuel dependence.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates a Greenhouse Gas Pollution Superfund to fund climate change adaptation projects and charges fossil fuel companies for emissions, directly supporting environmental protection and climate action.95% confidence
Ann Johnson Stewart (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4206: Fraud prevention in registrations, licenses, passes, and permits issued by the commissioner provision

This bill strengthens fraud prevention measures for vehicle and snowmobile registrations, licenses, passes, and permits issued by the Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources. It makes it unlawful for individuals or dealers to use temporary registration permits without intending to complete a sale, to obtain registrations through false or misleading information, or to possess fraudulent registration documents. The bill establishes specific penalties, including voiding any permits obtained through fraud and imposing misdemeanor charges for individuals and gross misdemeanor charges for dealers who violate these provisions.
Judy Seeberger (D)
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4446: Soil and water conservation provisions modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's soil and water conservation laws to update how conservation districts are created and managed. It requires the state board to consider specific factors like voter support, economic conditions, and scientific data when deciding whether to establish new conservation districts or continue existing ones. The legislation also clarifies that landowners and their agents are responsible for implementing soil and water conservation practices on private property. Additionally, the bill allows conservation districts to run demonstration projects on state lands with agency cooperation and on private lands with owner consent. These changes aim to streamline administrative decisions while maintaining the state's policy goals for protecting soil, water, and natural resources.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens soil and water conservation laws by updating conservation district management and clarifying landowner responsibilities for conservation practices, directly protecting natural resources.75% confidence
Foung Hawj (D)
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4160: Prohibit the sale and use of paraquat dichloride

This bill prohibits the sale and use of paraquat dichloride, a pesticide, in Minnesota. Starting January 1, 2027, no one can sell or distribute this pesticide, and by January 1, 2028, its use is also banned. The state's agriculture commissioner will collect and dispose of any prohibited stockpiles and must submit a report by January 1, 2028, detailing past usage and supply chain status to legislative committees. These measures directly affect farmers, pesticide distributors, and state agricultural regulators. The legislation aims to remove paraquat dichloride from the market through a phased timeline while ensuring proper disposal and oversight.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill bans paraquat dichloride pesticide, reducing chemical pollution and protecting environmental health through stricter regulations.92% confidence
John Hoffman (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4244: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes the University of Minnesota to receive $100 million in state funding for capital improvements to its School of Dentistry on the Twin Cities campus. The funds will be used to design, renovate, and construct clinical, teaching, research, and administrative spaces, along with related infrastructure and hazardous materials cleanup. The state will issue bonds to finance the project, with the university covering approximately one-third of the total costs from its own sources. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final enactment.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides $100M in state funding for University of Minnesota School of Dentistry capital improvements, directly supporting higher education infrastructure and facilities.90% confidence
Bianca Virnig (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4019: Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer appropriation permits eligibility criteria expanded.

This bill expands eligibility criteria for water-use permits from the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer in Minnesota, directly affecting water resource management and permit applicants. It requires that new permits only be issued for potable water or agricultural irrigation outside metropolitan counties, ensures no feasible alternatives to this water source exist, and mandates inclusion of a water conservation plan with each permit. The changes modify existing state statutes to add these specific conditions that must be met before the commissioner can approve new water appropriations from this aquifer.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates water conservation plans and restricts permits to essential uses, strengthening water resource management and environmental protection.85% confidence
Isaac Schultz (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 3959: Property tax refunds; targeting property tax refund expanded to cover homestead property tax increases that were greater than six percent.

This bill expands Minnesota's property tax refund program to provide additional relief for homeowners whose homestead property taxes increased by more than six percent compared to the previous year. Under the new rules, eligible homeowners would receive a refund equal to 60 percent of the tax increase, with a maximum refund amount raised from $1,000 to $2,500. The legislation requires homeowners to file a property tax refund return along with their current year's tax statement to claim the refund, and counties must provide electronic lists of potentially eligible taxpayers upon request. The changes apply to property taxes payable in 2026 and later years, affecting homeowners who meet the specified increase thresholds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief to homeowners, reducing tax burden and offering financial assistance through expanded refund program.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides property tax relief to homeowners, reducing housing cost burden and supporting affordable housing access through financial assistance.75% confidence
John Huot (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 3885: MAXIS and Medicaid Management Information System improvements funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates funding from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Human Services for technology upgrades to MAXIS and the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). The money must be used specifically to create and implement modernization plans or replacements for these systems, with input from counties, Tribal Nations, and health plans. Funds are restricted to direct improvements for public assistance casework and health care claims processing, cannot be used for other IT systems, and are designated as a one-time appropriation for fiscal year 2026. The legislation takes effect the day after final enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates funding from general fund to upgrade Medicaid and public assistance systems, strengthening essential government services and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funding for technology upgrades to Medicaid and public assistance systems, improving healthcare claims processing and casework efficiency.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funding for technology upgrades to MAXIS and MMIS systems, directly advancing digital infrastructure for public assistance and healthcare claims processing.90% confidence
Bianca Virnig (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4200: Data reported to Office of Cannabis Management through statewide monitoring system made not public data, and provisions related to public data on cannabis business license applicants and license holders modified.

This bill classifies certain data submitted to Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management as nonpublic, including information from the statewide monitoring system and details about retail or wholesale customers and workers. It modifies which application and license holder information remains public, such as applicant names, ownership details, and legal possession of business premises, while keeping financial records and customer lists private. The changes apply to both cannabis and hemp business license applicants and holders, ensuring specific sensitive data is protected from public disclosure while maintaining transparency on other operational details.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy protections by classifying certain cannabis business data as nonpublic, limiting public access to sensitive customer and worker information.85% confidence
Jess Hanson (D)
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4389: Nonprofit limited liability companies allowed to apply for a license to be a child-placing agency; child care background study timing modified; and foster care, child placement, and child maltreatment provisions modified.

This bill allows nonprofit limited liability companies to apply for a license as child-placing agencies in Minnesota, expanding the types of organizations that can operate in adoption services. It also modifies background study requirements for child care workers to streamline the process for those who have already been screened, while maintaining safety standards through fingerprinting and criminal history checks. Additionally, the bill updates definitions of family relationships for foster care purposes to include important friends of children, and requires adoption agencies to maintain financial reviews and bonds to protect record-keeping responsibilities. These changes affect child welfare agencies, adoption organizations, child care providers, and families involved in foster care and adoption placements.
Xp Lee (D)
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