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SF 4093

Certain obsolete language removal, repeal, and modification

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Melissa Wiklund

SF 4093 removes obsolete statutory language from Minnesota law to streamline and clarify the state legal code without making substantive policy changes.

Referred to Health and Human Services
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Bill Summary · SF 4093

Legislative bill overview

SF 4093 is a cleanup bill that removes obsolete, outdated, or redundant language from Minnesota statutes. The bill modifies and repeals provisions that no longer serve a functional purpose in state law, likely addressing archaic references, superseded requirements, or administrative language that has been made unnecessary by subsequent legislation or changes in practice.

Why is this important

Periodic removal of obsolete statutory language improves code clarity, reduces confusion for those navigating state law, and eliminates provisions that create unnecessary compliance burdens or legal ambiguity. This type of legislative maintenance helps ensure the statutory framework remains current and comprehensible without substantive policy changes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope uncertainty: Without the bill text available, it's unclear which specific provisions are targeted; some stakeholders may argue certain "obsolete" language should be retained for historical, procedural, or legal continuity reasons
  • Unintended consequences: Repeal of language, even if seemingly obsolete, could have unanticipated effects on dependent regulations, administrative practices, or legal interpretations
  • Stakeholder input: Affected agencies or interest groups may not have been adequately consulted if the removals impact their operations or regulatory obligations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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