SF2627
Statewide education campaign appropriation to inform employers about the benefits of second-chance hiring
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF1577
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to support workforce development in Minnesota by educating employers about the benefits and incentives of second-chance hiring. Second-chance hiring refers to employing individuals with a conviction record.
Main Provisions
- The bill allocates $200,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $200,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the Minnesota workforce development fund.
- The funds are to be used by the commissioner of employment and economic development to launch a statewide education campaign.
- The campaign will feature an informational website and a staffed hotline service to assist employers.
- Employers will be informed about the existing state and federal incentives for employing individuals with a conviction record.
Significant Changes
- This bill introduces a new, one-time financial appropriation specifically aimed at promoting second-chance hiring through education and resources for employers.
Relevant Terms
second-chance hiring, conviction record, workforce development, employment incentives, education campaign, hotline service, informational website
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 17, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Jobs and Economic Development |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee