2024 Minnesota legislative session

MPR News is your source for updates on the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. Whether you're looking for information about a new law or want an update on state funding decisions, you can find it here.

February 19, 2024 4:00 AM

Minnesota’s school resource officer debate could come to a head this week

Over the weekend, state lawmakers had behind-the-scenes talks on modifications to a law that bars school staff and officers from restraining students in ways that could affect breathing.

by Dana Ferguson

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February 16, 2024 3:35 PM

State bill would mandate insurance coverage for infertility

The bill would require both private and public state insurance plans to cover a comprehensive range of infertility treatments.

by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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February 15, 2024 4:00 AM

Minnesota lawmakers try to drive home climate effects on house insurance costs

A Minnesota House Commerce Committee hearing put a spotlight on how rising home insurance premiums could be traced to severe weather events that some experts link to climate change.

by Clay Masters

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February 13, 2024 4:00 AM

DFL fastracks fix on school resource officers using prone restraints

House DFLers are moving forward with a bill that allows school resource officers to use prone restraints on students but requires them to get training. A second hearing is set for Tuesday.

by Elizabeth Shockman, Clay Masters and Dana Ferguson

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February 12, 2024 4:48 PM

2024 legislative session starts with issues kicked up from 2023

The session kicked off with renewed disagreements over state spending and an attempt to find a solution to confusion over a student restraint law.

by Dana Ferguson, Clay Masters and Ellie Roth

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February 12, 2024 1:23 PM

Minnesota 2024 legislative session kicks off in St. Paul: Here's what to expect

The gavels struck at noon Monday in the Minnesota House and Senate chambers, beginning the legislative session in a year when lawmakers in the state House are up for reelection.

by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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February 1, 2024 12:45 PM

Brewers Guild wants more regulation for THC drinks out of next legislative session

Bars and restaurants that sell THC drinks will eventually have to refuse selling the beverages to people who have had alcohol in the five hours prior. They say it’s impossible to enforce and want the law tweaked. Insurance and testing are also on their agenda.

by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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January 26, 2024 9:28 AM

Advocates: End-of-life bill gives patients 'personal liberty and autonomy' in the face of terminal illness

Ahead of the 2024 legislative session, the House Health Finance and Policy Committee voted 10-5 Thursday in favor of a bill that would allow mentally competent, terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to end their own lives with medication prescribed by a doctor.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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January 26, 2024 4:00 AM

School resource officers top Minnesota lawmakers' education to-do list

Following a historic legislative session that delivered a big boost in funding, Minnesota lawmakers say the coming session will focus on adjustments to legislation on literacy, school meals, civics education and school resource officers. Here’s a guide.

by Elizabeth Shockman