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passed · Minnesota · Senate May 17, 2026

SF 4515: Certain prize and ticket limits modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's gambling laws by increasing the maximum cash prize for paddle tickets from $70 to $200 and raising the maximum ticket price from $2 to $5. It directly affects gambling organizations that sell paddle tickets, which are a type of lottery game. The changes are made to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349.211, subdivision 2b, which governs paddlewheel prizes.

Zach Duckworth (R) · 24 co-sponsors

passed · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 4102: State Patrol compensation study requirements modified, and volunteer chaplains allowed within the state patrol.

This bill modifies Minnesota State Patrol compensation requirements by updating how salary surveys are conducted and how certain expenses are reimbursed. It requires the legislative auditor to perform a compensation and benefits survey every odd-numbered year for police departments in cities with over 25,000 residents in metropolitan counties, first-class cities, and the State Patrol. The survey must include base salary, overtime wages, premium pay, and all benefits like insurance and retirement contributions, with results reported to relevant legislative committees. Additionally, the bill clarifies that salary adjustments for supervisory ranks must be proportionate to those made for patrol troopers based on survey findings. The legislation also updates the definition of patrol troopers to include lieutenants and removes the 2030 survey deadline, extending the requirement to every odd-numbered year thereafter.

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 17, 2026

SF 4400: Electronic visit verification requirements regulation and nonemergency medical transportation modification

This bill modifies the rules for calculating bond limits on private activity bonds used to fund residential rental projects in Minnesota. It changes the calculation to use the greater of 30 percent of the project's expected value or the maximum debt the project can support, with a cap of 40 percent of the project's value. The change directly affects developers and financial institutions working on affordable housing projects that use these tax-advantaged bonds. The new rules will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

passed · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 3908: Ignition interlock program license revocation requirements modified, driver's license indicators classified as private data, and technical corrections made.

This bill modifies Minnesota's ignition interlock program requirements and strengthens privacy protections for driver's license data. It establishes specific license revocation periods for out-of-state impaired driving convictions, requiring longer revocations for repeat offenders who must complete ignition interlock device programs. The legislation also classifies certain driver's license indicators as private data, limits how the Department of Public Safety can share this information with federal agencies, and allows individuals to request that their residence addresses be marked as private data for safety reasons. These changes directly affect drivers' license holders, the Department of Public Safety, and law enforcement agencies that handle driver records.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

passed · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 4384: Abusive head trauma training requirements for child care providers modified.

This bill modifies training requirements for child care providers in Minnesota to better address abusive head trauma prevention. It directly affects directors, staff, substitutes, volunteers, and caregivers working with children under school age in licensed child care programs. The key changes require interactive training sessions of at least 30 minutes that cover shaking risks, prevention methods, and parent communication, rather than passive learning methods like reading or watching videos alone. The bill also establishes a video presentation resource for training and sets an effective date of January 1, 2027, for these new requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 17, 2026

SF 3967: Due date of the pediatric hospital-to-home transition pilot program report modification

This bill modifies the due date for a required report on Minnesota's pediatric hospital-to-home transition pilot program. It changes the deadline from December 15, 2026, to October 15, 2027, for the commissioner of human services to submit the report. The report must summarize the program's impact on reducing delayed discharges, avoidable rehospitalizations, unnecessary emergency visits, and missed school days for pediatric patients on medical assistance. The change only affects the report timeline, not the program's design or funding.

passed · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 2354: Medical assistance fraud governing provisions added and modified, attorney general provided subpoena and enforcement authority, criminal penalties provided, conforming changes made, and money appropriated.

HF 2354 strengthens Minnesota's response to Medicaid fraud by expanding the Attorney General's authority to subpoena records from entities like phone companies, financial institutions, and healthcare providers. It establishes criminal penalties for submitting false Medicaid claims, including fines up to $100,000 and up to 20 years in prison for fraud exceeding $35,000, with lesser penalties for smaller amounts. The bill directly affects Medicaid providers and individuals who submit fraudulent claims for medical assistance funds. Key mechanisms include new subpoena powers for investigations and tiered penalties based on the value of the fraudulent claims. The law amends existing statutes (256B.12, 609.467) and repeals outdated provisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Minnesota · Senate May 17, 2026

SF 1943: Pet shops prohibition from selling cats and dogs

Minnesota Senate File 1943 prohibits pet shops (physical retail stores selling animals to the public) from selling or transferring ownership of cats and dogs, effective August 1, 2026. The bill allows pet shops to provide space for nonprofit animal shelters, humane societies, or 501(c)(3) rescue groups to offer animals for adoption, but pet shops cannot own the animals or charge fees for this space. It does not affect breeders, direct sales from breeders, or nonprofit adoption organizations themselves. The law aims to shift pet sales toward adoption-focused organizations while maintaining transparency requirements for pet dealers.

Scott Dibble (D) · 26 co-sponsors

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 16, 2026

SF 3236: Helmets requirement for operators of electric-assisted bicycles under the age of 18

This bill requires all operators of electric-assisted bicycles under age 18 in Minnesota to wear a helmet approved by the public safety commissioner while riding. It directly affects minors aged 15-17 who currently operate e-bikes, adding this safety requirement to existing rules. The law amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.222 to include this helmet mandate, with violators facing a fine (amount unspecified in the bill text). The bill also prohibits anyone under age 15 from operating electric-assisted bicycles.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed both · Minnesota · Senate May 16, 2026

SF 2373: Omnibus Labor policy bill

SF 2373 is a budget bill that allocates $54.6 million for Minnesota's Department of Labor and Industry, Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, and Bureau of Mediation Services for fiscal years 2026-2027. It includes specific funding for wage theft prevention ($2.046 million annually), prevailing wage enforcement ($1.696 million), and protections for nursing mothers and pregnant workers ($134,000 annually). The bill also allocates $169,000 for meat and poultry processing workplace safety and $1.899 million for enforcing earned sick time laws. These funds directly support state agencies in enforcing labor standards and worker protections across Minnesota. The bill amends multiple labor statutes to implement these funding priorities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Minnesota · House May 16, 2026

HF 1082: Public safety; time extended to use appropriations; public safety officer and survivor benefits provided; sale or transfer of law enforcement vehicle, assault of hospital or clinic security guard, and grooming prohibited; crimes of impersonating a peace officer and theft modified; task forces and grant program established; MINNCOR policies modified; domestic violence case process modified; personal information protections provided to public safety officers; criminal penalties provided; reports required; and money appropriated.

HF 1082 establishes the Minnesota Victims of Crime Account, funded by increased fees/penalties from criminal cases and additional general fund transfers. It appropriates specific funds for fiscal years 2026-2027 to provide grants to organizations that received crime victim service grants in 2024. These grants must support direct services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and general crime - including client assistance, housing supports, culturally responsive programming, and prevention efforts like restorative justice. The bill requires services to prioritize underserved communities and reflect Minnesota’s diversity, with up to 10% of funds allowed for grant administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Housing

Kelly Moller (D) · 18 co-sponsors

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 14, 2026

SF 5073: Omnibus Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development policy and supplemental appropriations

This bill provides funding and updates policies for Minnesota's agriculture, broadband, and rural development sectors. It allocates specific grants to various agricultural organizations, including the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute and the Minnesota Turf Seed Council, to support legal costs, research, and business development. Additionally, the legislation allows for the donation of eggs past their quality assurance date and directs funds to food banks for purchasing milk from local processors. The bill also amends existing state statutes to reflect these financial adjustments and policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes