2025 Bills of interest to Democracy Bills
Updated 3/23/26 5:06 AM
Bills highlighted green were tracked this past week. Status cells highlighted yellow either had a status change this past week and/or have an upcoming hearing.
| Bill | Title | Sponsor | Categories | Status & Upcoming Hearings | Position |
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| HF 7 (SF 1363) | Public Safety; Various Provisions Modified Relating To Data Held By Law Enforcement Agencies; Agency Bail Or Bond Notice; Sex Trafficking Minimum Sentences; Reason For Dismissing Charges; Liability And Vicarious Liability; Assaulting A Police Officer Penalty; Penalties Increased For Obstructing Trunk Highway, Airport, Or Transit Traffic; Tracking Device Placement, Requirements, And Expanded Uses; Criminal Penalties; And Money Appropriated. | Novotny | Democracy | Author added Repinski (3/5/26) |
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| SF 1363 (HF 7) | Various Public Safety Provisions Modifications | Limmer | Democracy | See HF2432 (2/13/25) |
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| HF 1702 (SF 2809) | Funding Provided For Mental Health Outreach And Support And Farm Safety Grant And Outreach Programs, And Money Appropriated. | Anderson, P. H. | Clean Water Democracy Sustainable Agriculture | Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Finance and Policy (2/27/25) |
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| SF 2809 (HF 1702) | Mental Health Outreach And Support And Farm Safety Grant And Outreach Programs Appropriation | Kunesh | Clean Water Democracy Sustainable Agriculture | See HF2446 (3/20/25) |
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| HF 3419 (SF 4240) | Certain Powers Of Entities Retracted And Regranted. | Greenman | Democracy | Author added Kraft (2/25/26) |
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| SF 4240 (HF 3419) | Certain Powers Of Entities Modification | Boldon | Democracy | Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (3/9/26) |
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| HF 3980 (SF 4380) | Online Platforms Required To Provide Information Pertaining To Algorithm Use, Design Transparency And User Choice Required, Civil Penalties Provided, And Rulemaking Authorized. | Bahner | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy (3/5/26) |
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| SF 4380 (HF 3980) | Certain Online Platforms Requirement To Provide Information Pertaining To Algorithm Use | Maye Quade | Democracy | Author added Boldon (3/17/26) |
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| HF 4105 | Online Publication Authorized As An Alternative To Publication In A Qualified Newspaper. | Johnson, W. | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/9/26) |
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| HF 4169 (SF 4225) | Use Of State Funds To Subsidize Or Support Protests Prohibited. | Mekeland | Democracy | Author added Lawrence (3/16/26) |
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| SF 4225 (HF 4169) | State Funds Subsidizing Or Supporting Protests Prohibition | Mathews | Democracy | Referred to State and Local Government (3/9/26) |
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| HF 4235 (SF 4513) | Corporation And Limited Liability Company Powers Related To Election Activity Prohibited. | Koegel | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy (3/12/26) |
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| SF 4513 (HF 4235) | Prohibit Corporation And Limited Liability Company Powers Related To Election Activity | Marty | Democracy | Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (3/17/26) |
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| HF 4239 | Lobbying Material; Certain Requirements For Reports And Disclaimers Modified. | Freiberg | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/12/26) |
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| HF 4240 (SF 4006) | Various Changes Related To Election Administration Made, Provisions Related To Absentee Voting Modified, Timelines Modified, Technical And Clarifying Changes Made, And Money Appropriated. | Freiberg | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/12/26) |
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| SF 4006 (HF 4240) | Various Election Administration Changes Provisions, Absentee Voting Provisions Modifications, Technical And Clarifying Changes, And Appropriation | Westlin | Democracy | Referred to Elections (3/2/26) 03/26/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections 03/24/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections |
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| HF 4243 (SF 4223) | Reporting Thresholds Increased, Deadlines And Filing Periods Clarified, Conforming Changes For Local Candidates Made, And Technical Changes Made. | Freiberg | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/12/26) |
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| SF 4223 (HF 4243) | Certain Reporting Threshold Increase Provision, Certain Deadlines And Filing Periods Clarification Provision, And Conforming And Technical Changes | Westlin | Democracy | Referred to Elections (3/9/26) 03/24/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections |
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| HF 4259 (SF 4678) | Number Of Members Of The House Of Representative And The Senate Modified. | Torkelson | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy (3/12/26) |
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| SF 4678 (HF 4259) | Number Of Members Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate Modifications | Rest | Democracy | Referred to State and Local Government (3/23/26) |
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| HF 4305 (SF 4651) | A Joint Resolution Applying To Congress To Call A Convention To Propose An Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States. | Heintzeman | Democracy New & Notable | Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy (3/16/26) |
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| SF 4651 (HF 4305) | A Joint Resolution Applying To Congress To Call A Convention To Propose An Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States | Heintzeman | Democracy New & Notable | Referred to Rules and Administration (3/23/26) |
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| HF 4352 (SF 3703) | Certification By Presidential Candidates And Political Party Chairs That The Candidate Satisfies All Eligibility Requirements Of The United States Constitution Required. | Virnig | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/16/26) |
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| SF 3703 (HF 4352) | Certification By Presidential Candidates And Political Party Chairs Requirement That The Candidate Satisfies All Eligibility Requirements Of The United States Constitution | Boldon | Democracy | Second reading (2/26/26) |
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| HF 4366 (SF 4555) | Public Television Station Block Grants Eligibility Modified. | Klevorn | Democracy | Author added Huot (3/18/26) |
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| SF 4555 (HF 4366) | Public Television Station Block Grants Eligibility Modification | Xiong | Democracy | Referred to State and Local Government (3/18/26) |
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| HF 4399 | Independent School District No. 535, Rochester; School Board Elections Provided. | Liebling | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy (3/16/26) |
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| HF 4400 (SF 4552) | Independent School District No. 535, Rochester; School Board Elections Provided. | Liebling | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/16/26) |
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| SF 4552 (HF 4400) | Independent School District No. 535, Rochester, School Board Elections Provisions | Boldon | Democracy | Author added Nelson (3/23/26) 03/24/26 3:00 PM in Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote - Elections |
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| HF 4461 (SF 4733) | Economic Interest Disclosures Required For Three Rivers Park District Candidates And Officials. | Freiberg | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/18/26) |
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| SF 4733 (HF 4461) | Three Rivers Park District Candidates And Officials Economic Interest Disclosures Requirement Provision | Westlin | Democracy | Referred to Elections (3/23/26) |
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| HF 4479 | Elected Officials Permitted To Hold Town Hall Meetings At Postsecondary Institutions. | Frederick | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy (3/18/26) |
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| HF 4505 | Election Judges Required To Transfer The Record Of Results From A Precinct To A Central Reporting Location Using A Physical Means Of Communication, And Postelection Review Procedures Required To Separately Review Absentee And Early Voted Ballots From Ballots Cast In A Precinct On Election Day. | Fogelman | Democracy | Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (3/18/26) |
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| SF 4196 | Campaign Finance And Public Disclosure Board To Impose Fees And Civil Penalties For Various Violations Requirement | Port | Democracy | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety (3/17/26) |
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| SF 4559 | Electronic Voting System Definition Modification And Certain Voting System Rules And Instructions To Be Made Available And Acknowledged By A Voter Using Mobile Phone Technology Authorization Provision | Dibble | Democracy | Referred to Elections (3/18/26) |