HF915 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Small local government employers exempted from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law.
Related bill: SF2399
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes changes to the Minnesota Paid Leave Law by exempting small local government employers, specifically those with 50 or fewer employees, from the law's requirements. These employers include municipalities and local government entities such as counties, cities, towns, school districts, and various authorities and commissions. The reforms include adjustments to the definitions of "covered employment," "employee," and "employer" within the Minnesota Statutes to reflect this exemption. The bill allows exempted entities the option to opt into the coverage if they choose, following a procedure set by the commissioner. Additionally, the bill outlines that the commissioner may establish rules to further define these applications and criteria. The aim of these amendments is to lessen the regulatory burden on smaller local government bodies.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification that entities with 50 or fewer employees are exempt unless opting in."
],
"removed": [
"Entities previously needed explicit legal collective arrangements."
],
"summary": "The bill amends definitions related to employment, specifically how certain local government entities are considered under section 471.59, which deals with joint powers agreements.",
"modified": [
"Conditions under which local government entities with 50+ employees are considered employers."
]
},
"citation": "471.59"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Includes references to self-employed coverage options."
],
"removed": [
"Previous constraints on municipal exemptions."
],
"summary": "This bill modifies the definition of 'employer' as it relates to taxpaying entities under section 268.046.",
"modified": [
"Specifies exempt entities under new employment definitions."
]
},
"citation": "268.046"
}
]