This bill proposes to delay the implementation of the Minnesota Paid Leave Law by one year, amending various sections of Minnesota Statutes 2024. Key changes include the postponement of the annual employer premium rates and other related provisions from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. Specifically, sections 268B.02, 268B.14, 268B.17, 268B.18, and 268B.25 have been amended to reflect this new timeline, with the effective dates for these changes set for January 1, 2027, or July 1, 2026, for certain administrative costs.

Additionally, the bill introduces new effective dates for several sections of the Minnesota Statutes, including provisions related to employer notice requirements and outreach efforts. For instance, the notice requirements for employers regarding seasonal employees have been adjusted to take effect on November 1, 2026. The bill also clarifies that these new effective dates will supersede any previous amendments made during the 2023-2024 legislative sessions, ensuring a consistent timeline for the implementation of the Paid Leave Law.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 268B.02, 268B.14, 268B.17, 268B.18, 268B.25, 268B.26