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SF 5129

Certain organizations exercising jurisdiction prohibition provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Drazkowski and 3 co-sponsors

Prohibits Minnesota state and local entities from enforcing any rules or mandates from WHO, UN, or WEF within the state.

Referred to State and Local Government
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Bill Summary · SF 5129

Summary of SF 5129 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Purpose and Intent

SF 5129 proposes to prohibit certain international organizations from exercising jurisdiction or any authoritative power within the state of Minnesota. The bill explicitly states that the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN), and the World Economic Forum (WEF) shall have no jurisdiction or power in Minnesota, and that no rule, regulation, fee, tax, policy, or mandate from these entities shall be enforced or implemented by Minnesota state government, its agencies, political subdivisions, or other governmental entities.

Key Provisions

  • Targeted entities: The World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN), and the World Economic Forum (WEF).
  • Jurisdiction prohibition: These organizations shall have no jurisdiction or power within Minnesota.
  • Enforcement and implementation: No rule, regulation, fee, tax, policy, or mandate from WHO, UN, or WEF may be enforced or implemented by:
    • The State of Minnesota
    • Any state agency, department, board, or commission
    • Any political subdivision (counties, municipalities)
    • Any other state or local governmental entity
  • Section designation: The provision is codified as new Minnesota Statutes, chapter 15, section 15.751, titled “Jurisdiction of Certain International Organizations.”

Who Would Be Affected

  • State government and agencies: State agencies, departments, boards, and commissions would be barred from adopting or enforcing rules or policies mandated by the specified international organizations.
  • Local governments: Counties, municipalities, school districts, and other political subdivisions would be restricted from enforcing such international policies or mandates.
  • Other governmental entities: Any governmental entity operating within Minnesota would be constrained from acting on directives from WHO, UN, or WEF.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Session and status: Introduced in the Minnesota Senate during the 2025-2026 session as SF 5129.
  • Introduction date/text status: The bill text was introduced on February 6, 2025 (as “REVISOR SGS/BM 25-02555 as introduced”). It was referred to the Senate State and Local Government committee.
  • Current status (as of the provided information): Referred to State and Local Government on April 14, 2026.
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsors include Senators Lieske, Holmstrom, Lucero, and Drazkowski, with co-sponsors named.

Potential Implications

  • Legal/constitutional questions: The bill asserts that international organizations have no jurisdiction within Minnesota. If adopted, it could raise questions about the enforceability of international obligations, federal-state relations, and the interaction with existing federal law and norms of international cooperation.
  • Operational impact: Agencies and local governments would need to review policies, regulations, and mandates to ensure they do not incorporate or implement directives from WHO, UN, or WEF.
  • Public policy debate: The bill centers on sovereignty and the extent to which international bodies influence state and local governance, potentially affecting public health, global governance participation, and economic policy areas touched by these organizations.

Notes for Readers

  • The bill as introduced is narrowly focused on a jurisdictional prohibition regarding three international organizations.
  • No specifics are provided about enforcement mechanisms beyond stating that such rules or mandates shall not be enforced or implemented.
  • Further amendments or related bills could clarify scope, preemption, or interaction with federal authority or existing state law.

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

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