State
Minnesota State Legislation
2025–2026 Session
Cap on Medicare drug prices statewide
A bill would cap prices for Medicare-negotiated drugs in Minnesota and require reimbursements at the higher of the cap or NADAC, with withdrawal penalties; effective January 1, 2027.
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
Felony for realistic nudeification images
Minnesota bill would criminalize creating or sharing realistic nudeification images of identifiable people.
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
Housing aid expands to shelter construction
Bill would let Tier I cities and counties use local affordable housing aid for emergency shelter construction and services. It would set separate deadlines to commit and spend aid.
Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
Mining ban if sulfate rises in waters
Lawmakers would bar new nonferrous mines in the Rainy River headwaters unless sulfate stays at zero. Violators face a $500 million penalty and mandatory third-party monitoring.
Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Gun safety bill expands licensing, limits sales
Minnesota would require BCA certification for covered semiautomatic weapons by July 1, 2027, renewed every three years. The bill also limits sales, creates ghost gun crimes, and funds school safety.
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
Block long carbon dioxide pipelines
A bill would bar the Public Utilities Commission from issuing route permits for carbon dioxide pipelines over 1,000 feet or crossing public waters. The measure would apply statewide in Minnesota.
Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy
Credit-card rates capped at 10%
Minnesota lawmakers file a bill to cap credit-card interest at 10% once federal changes take effect. The cap would apply to banks and credit unions.
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
Criminalizes nonconsensual nudification images
Minnesota bill would criminalize nonconsensual creation or sharing of nudification images, with up to 5 years and $10,000 (up to 10 years, $20,000 for aggravating factors) starting August 1, 2026.
Introduction and first reading
A Senate resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning Commissioner of Commerce Grace Arnold''s inaction on enforcement of home care nursing statutes
Introduction
A House resolution expressing the sense of the Minnesota House of Representatives on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Resolution introduced, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration