The 2025 Regular Session of Minnesota passed numerous statutes across various domains including commerce, education, health, and local governance.
Chapter 1 (SF1552) modifies financial reporting obligations for grain buyers, aiming to strengthen transparency in agricultural commodity markets.
Chapter 2 (SF202) updates partition statutes, adjusts eminent domain notice requirements, and clarifies application of transfer-on-death deed laws.
Chapter 3 (SF823) authorizes adjustments for the Highway 169 / Trunk Highway 282 interchange, including funding and infrastructure modifications
Chapter 4 (SF1360) increases permitted speed limits for implements of husbandry, balancing agricultural mobility and public roadway safety.
Chapter 5 (SF1075) revises exceptions to vehicle glass glazing laws to accommodate specified design and safety standards.
Chapter 8 (HF1355) and Chapter 9 (HF1792) contain policy or appropriations changes reflecting session priorities in environment or infrastructure.
Beyond statutes, the legislature engaged in power-sharing and procedural conflicts in the House due to an evenly tied chamber.
The regular session adjourned May 19, 2025, yet a special session convened to finalize unfinished budget measures and laws
Among significant laws, lawmakers repealed adult undocumented MinnesotaCare coverage while preserving benefits for undocumented children during special session.
The Legislature passed a $700 million bonding bill to support infrastructure, housing, water, and roads statewide
Budget conflicts stemmed from divided government, narrow margins in both chambers, and disagreements on spending and taxation priorities.
In response, several omnibus bills bundled policies with funding, integrating multiple sectors under singular legislative acts.
New laws included modifications to employment, wage theft, cannabis taxation, and data practices across state and local jurisdictions.
Legislative reforms in procedural rules changed the definition of “legislative days” and session scheduling starting 2025.
The 94th Minnesota Legislature began January 14, 2025, reflecting compositions of 67 senators and a split House.