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Bill Summary · SF 4828

Summary of Bill SF 4828 (Minnesota, 2025-2026)

Overview

  • Title: Individuals who are less than 15 years old exempt from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law
  • Jurisdiction: Minnesota
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Status: Introduced and referred to committee
    • Introduction/First Reading: March 25, 2026
    • Referred to Committee: Jobs and Economic Development
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor (unspecified in provided text) with co-sponsor Rob Farnsworth

Purpose and Intent

The bill aims to exempt individuals under the age of 15 from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law. In other words, it would remove any paid leave requirements for employees who are younger than 15 years old, aligning paid leave obligations with this age threshold.

Key Provisions (What the bill would change)

  • Eligibility for Paid Leave: The current Minnesota Paid Leave Law would not apply to employees who are under 15 years old.
  • Age Threshold: The exemption applies specifically to those who have not yet reached their 15th birthday.
  • Scope of Exemption: The provision targets the paid leave mandate; other labor protections or obligations for young workers (if any exist in separate statutes) would not be explicitly altered by this bill, unless combined with related provisions.

Note: The exact text of the bill would specify whether the exemption is absolute (no paid leave rights at all for under-15 workers) or if there are any narrow exceptions. The summary reflects the stated intent to exempt individuals under 15 from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law.

Affected Parties

  • Primary Beneficiaries: Employers and employees with workers younger than 15 years old who would otherwise be covered by the Minnesota Paid Leave Law.
  • Direct Impact: Reduction or elimination of paid leave requirements for the under-15 workforce.
  • Secondary/Indirect Impacts: Potential effects on operations, scheduling, and payroll practices for workplaces that hire very young workers (e.g., certain entry-level or seasonal roles).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Committee Action: Referred to the Jobs and Economic Development committee, which will review, amend, and potentially advance the bill.
  • Next Steps in Process: If advanced, the bill would proceed through additional committee hearings, potential floor votes in the Minnesota Legislature, and, if passed, be sent to the governor for signature or veto.
  • Effective Date: Not specified in the provided information; the bill text would ordinarily set an effective date (e.g., upon enactment or a specific future date) for the exemption to take effect.

Practical Considerations and Questions

  • How does this exemption interact with existing state labor standards for minors (e.g., work hour limits, hazardous occupations, or other protections)?
  • Are there any anticipated transitions for existing employee records or retroactive implications?
  • Will employers need to adjust payroll and leave-tracking systems to reflect the exemption for under-15 workers?
  • Are there any anticipated concerns from labor groups or advocacy organizations about reducing paid leave protections for young workers?

This summary captures the bill’s stated aim to exempt individuals under 15 from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law, along with who is affected and where the bill is in the legislative process. For a fuller understanding, the full bill text and fiscal notes (if any) should be consulted once available.

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

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