The bill would prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, making Minnesota a "sanctuary state" for undocumented immigrants. Click here to read the bill. Another bill has similar text and Republicans have an opposing bill here.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

RELATED COVERAGE:

• DFL lawmakers push bill to make Minnesota a 'sanctuary' state for undocumented immigrants, Republicans warn of economic burden
• MN Senate leaders differ on sanctuary state bill, seek compromise on sports betting

Lawmakers are again pushing to legalize sports betting in Minnesota. Click here to read the bill. Republicans have a competing bill here.

STATUS

• HOUSE: Not yet introduced
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

RELATED COVERAGE:

• Major changes in new MN Senate sports betting bill
• Minnesota senator unveils new plan to legalize sports betting
• KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Minnesotans want sports betting, Social Security tax elimination
• As millions of Americans bet on Super Bowl, Minnesota lawmakers look to get in on action
• MN Senate leaders differ on sanctuary state bill, seek compromise on sports betting
• Sports Betting Coverage

Under this bill, schools would have to provide at least 15 minutes for students to eat lunch after they get a meal. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: Not yet introduced
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

This bill would allow anyone who disrupts or interferes with a youth sports game to be fined up to $1,000. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

This legislation would require insurance plans to cover any procedures related to infertility diagnosis and treatment. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

RELATED COVERAGE:

• SRO bill, infertility treatment, public health care take spotlight on 3rd day of legislative session
• State lawmakers advocate for insurance coverage of infertility treatment

This legislation would expand access to state government health insurance by adding a public option. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

RELATED COVERAGE:

• SRO bill, infertility treatment, public health care take spotlight on 3rd day of legislative session
• Lawmakers tout plans for new MinnesotaCare public options

This bill would simply allow students to receive free milk for lunch even if they bring their lunch from home. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

Labeled the "'T-Swift' Ticket Bill," the legislation would regulate ticket sales by requiring the total cost of the ticket to be disclosed upfront and prohibiting the selling of more than one copy of a ticket. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: PASSED
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

One bill would allow Minnesotans to use a digital image of a hunting or fishing license to prove proof of a license. Click here to read the bill. Another bill would reduce fishing license fees for anyone at least 65 years old.

STATUS

• HOUSE: PASSED (digital proof)
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

This bill would set statewide minimum wages and protections for rideshare drivers. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

This bill would require a constitutional amendment to change the state seal, which means a majority of Minnesota voters would have to approve the changes in addition to a majority of state lawmakers in each chamber. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

While some cities have already banned flavored tobacco, this bill would outlaw flavored tobacco sales across the state. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

This bill aims to crack down on copper wire theft by requiring a license to sell copper. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

RELATED COVERAGE:

• Bill provides hope, lacks enforcement for reducing copper wire theft in Minnesota
• St. Paul and state officials urge legislators to address copper wire theft
• More coverage

This bill would take light rail construction out of the Metropolitan Council's hands and put MnDOT in charge. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

RELATED COVERAGE:

• New bill seeks to take light rail construction away from embattled Met Council

One bill would update the law that was deemed unconstitutional last year and another would create a settlement fund for property forfeiture cases.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

RELATED COVERAGE:

• US Supreme Court: Hennepin County illegally kept surplus from sale of woman's home
• Local case having national impact, changes likely in Minnesota too
• Minnesota lawmakers poised to approve $109M settlement in wake of SCOTUS ruling in local case

This legislation would require insurance plans to cover prenatal, maternity and postnatal care. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

This bill would legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to live. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

RELATED COVERAGE:

• House members vote to send physician-assisted suicide bill to next committee

These three separate bills would ban public facilities from banning rainbow flags, set aside job funding for LGBTQIA2S+ people moving to Minnesota and require health insurance plans to cover gender-affirming care.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

This legislation would update the state's paid family and medical leave law to modify premium rates and benefits. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

This legislation would modify requirements for the state's earned sick and safe time law. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.

It would update requirements for scrap metal dealers who buy catalytic converters. Click here to read the bill.

STATUS

• HOUSE: In committee
• SENATE: In committee
• SIGNED BY GOV. WALZ? No.