Certain practices by service providers restriction

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Lang and 1 co-sponsor

SF 2396 seeks to restrict certain practices by service providers in relation to veterans and the Minnesota Veterans Affairs Department.

Author added Mitchell

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Summary: SF 2396 — Certain practices by service providers restriction

SF 2396 is a Minnesota Senate file introduced on March 10, 2025, with a focus on restricting certain practices by service providers in relation to veterans and the Veterans Affairs Department. The bill is currently in the early legislative stage and has a companion bill in House, HF 3216. The author as of March 13, 2025 is Mitchell. The bill was referred on introduction to the Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development committee.

Purpose and intent (as inferred from the title)

The bill appears to aim at restricting or regulating certain practices carried out by service providers. Given the subject designation, these restrictions are likely intended to protect veterans and/or the operations of the Minnesota Veterans Affairs Department.

The precise aims (e.g., prohibitions, consumer protections, licensing requirements, or enforcement mechanisms) are not specified in the information provided.

Key provisions (not specified in the provided text)

The exact prohibitions, definitions, and enforcement provisions are not included in the information given.

Typical elements in a bill of this nature might include:

Definitions of “service provider” and “practices.”
Specific restricted practices (e.g., deceptive marketing, misrepresentation, unfair billing, coercive contract terms).
Penalties or remedies for violations (civil penalties, injunctive relief, or license suspensions).
Enforcement mechanisms and assigned agencies or oversight.
Effective dates and potential phased implementation.

Because the actual text is not provided, the precise substantive changes remain unknown.

Who would be affected

Veterans and possibly other consumers who interact with service providers in contexts relevant to veterans’ benefits or services.

The Minnesota Veterans Affairs Department, which could be involved in enforcement, guidance, or implementation.

Service providers operating in Minnesota who offer services to veterans or related to veterans affairs.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced: March 10, 2025.

First reading: March 10, 2025.

Referred to: Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development.

March 13, 2025: Author added Mitchell.

Related Bill: HF 3216 (companion in the House).

Next steps typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Senate, followed by alignment with the House version if the companion progresses.

Notes and next steps

To provide a precise, detailed summary of provisions and impacts, the actual bill text and any fiscal notes or committee analysis are needed.

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