HF262

HF262 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Subminimum wages prohibited for persons with disabilities, MnCHOICES system enhancements funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1052

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota legislative bill aims to eliminate the payment of subminimum wages to people with disabilities. From August 1, 2025, employers will not be allowed to hire new employees with disabilities at wages below the highest applicable minimum wage, even if they have a federal permit that allows this practice. By August 1, 2027, all employers must pay current employees with disabilities at least the minimum wage, again irrespective of any federal permissions.

The bill also updates the responsibilities of local government boards concerning day services for people with disabilities, ensuring these services pay at least the minimum wage from August 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill requires service providers to report detailed information about employees with disabilities earning subminimum wages to help track employment and community engagement outcomes. The prohibition on paying subminimum wages extends to all home and community-based services from August 1, 2027.

Furthermore, the bill allocates funding for enhancements to the MnCHOICES system, which assesses the needs of people seeking long-term services and supports. This includes $38,000 in 2026 and $75,000 in 2027 to integrate employment-related materials into the MnCHOICES application system.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Citations

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        "A new subsection clarifying disbursement rules."
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      "removed": [
        "Eliminates previous requirement for municipal matching funds."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies pension fund eligibility for volunteer firefighters under section 353G.06.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts pension payment schedule from annual to quarterly."
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