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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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toLabor
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: No recommendation, re-referred toHuman Services
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Amended, No recommendation, re-referred toLabor

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "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"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "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"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Elevator installations require permits from the relevant authorities, following section 326B.184.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifications on which authority provides permits for elevator installations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "326B.184"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "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"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "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."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "237.01"
  }
]

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