SF2149 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Labor and industry technical provisions modifications; earned sick and safe time provisions modifications
Related bill: HF1671
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota labor and industry laws, focusing on wage protections for workers with disabilities and technical modifications to licensing and continuing education regulations. Key provisions include:
Minimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities:
- Prohibits hiring new employees with disabilities at subminimum wages starting August 1, 2026, regardless of federal special wage certificates.
- Requires that all employees with disabilities be paid at least the highest applicable minimum wage starting August 1, 2028.
Technical and Policy Changes:
- Modifies enforcement mechanisms for labor violations.
- Updates approval requirements for online continuing education courses in labor industries.
- Revises definitions and exemptions regarding electrical and technology system licenses and work.
Repeals Subminimum Wage Rules:
- Eliminates state rules allowing for subminimum wages for workers with disabilities, aligning with the movement toward equitable pay.
The bill effectively eliminates subminimum wages for individuals with disabilities in Minnesota over the next few years and streamlines licensing and education regulations in the labor and construction industries.
Past committee meetings
- Human Services on: March 17, 2025 15:00
- Human Services on: March 17, 2025 15:00
- Labor on: March 11, 2025 12:30
- Labor on: March 11, 2025 12:30
- Labor on: April 10, 2025 12:30
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Labor |
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: No recommendation, re-referred to | Human Services |
| March 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: Amended, No recommendation, re-referred to | Labor |
| April 10, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
| April 10, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
| April 10, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4, referred to | Rules and Administration |
Citations
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"added": [
"Clarification on standards for technology circuits related to remote control signaling and alarms."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The requirements for the installation of technology circuits or systems must adhere to the National Electrical Code as per section 326B.35.",
"modified": [
"Emphasis on compliance with the National Electrical Code for technology systems."
]
},
"citation": "326B.35"
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"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "This section provides licensing requirements and exemptions for elevator contractors.",
"modified": [
"Updates related to elevator contractors not needing additional licenses when specific conditions are met."
]
},
"citation": "326B.164"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Elevator installations require permits from the relevant authorities, following section 326B.184.",
"modified": [
"Clarifications on which authority provides permits for elevator installations."
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},
"citation": "326B.184"
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"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "Defines terms related to cable communications companies as outlined in section 238.02.",
"modified": [
"References to terms and conditions under which cable communications companies operate."
]
},
"citation": "238.02"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Defines the applicability of the law to telephone companies according to section 237.01.",
"modified": [
"Clarification on entities considered telephone companies for legal purposes."
]
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"citation": "237.01"
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