The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 268B.01, to exempt elected officials from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law. In subdivision 15, the definition of "covered employment" is updated to include a new category that specifies employment of the state or a political subdivision as an elected official, a member of a legislative body, or a member of the judiciary. This addition clarifies that these roles are not considered covered employment under the paid leave provisions.

Additionally, subdivision 17 is amended to explicitly state that employees of the state or a political subdivision, when serving as elected officials, members of a legislative body, or members of the judiciary, are not classified as employees under the paid leave law. This change reinforces the exemption for elected officials from the requirements of the Minnesota Paid Leave Law, aligning with the intent of the bill to delineate the employment status of these public figures.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 268B.01