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HF 2807

List of essential employees expanded.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Walter Hudson

Expands the list of essential workers, shaping staffing and protections during emergencies; affects newly added workers, employers, and state agencies.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2807

HF 2807 — List of essential employees expanded

A concise summary of HF 2807, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives on March 26, 2025. The bill is at an early stage and, as of introduction, the full text and detailed provisions have not been released. A companion bill exists in the Senate: SF 2261. The bill has been referred to the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy committee.

What the bill is about

  • Title indication: The bill seeks to expand the list of essential employees.
  • Purpose (as stated by the title): To broaden the categories of workers considered essential, potentially affecting how those workers are treated during emergencies or public health orders, and how services deemed essential are maintained.
  • Current status: Introduction and first reading on March 26, 2025; referred to the House committee named above. No text of the provisions is publicly available in the summary provided.

Known provisions (publicly released information)

  • Text and specific criteria are not yet published in the available materials.
  • Based on the title, the bill would modify who is designated as an essential employee. The exact new categories, criteria, definitions, exemptions, and any accompanying protections or employer obligations have not been disclosed in the information provided.

Who would be affected

  • Workers who are newly added to the essential employee list, or those whose status depends on revised criteria.
  • Employers and public employers who must recognize and manage essential-status designations for staffing, operations, and compliance during emergencies.
  • State agencies and departments involved in emergency planning, public health, public safety, and labor standards, which rely on the essential employee designation for policy and operational decisions.

Procedural notes and timeline

  • Introduction and first reading completed (March 26, 2025).
  • Referred to the House committee: Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy.
  • Next steps typically include committee hearings, possible amendments, and a floor vote. If advanced, the bill would move to further stages in the legislative process.

Related and companion measures

  • Companion bill in the Senate: SF 2261.

How to follow and obtain details

  • To see the exact provisions, text, and fiscal impact (if any), check the Minnesota Legislature’s website for HF 2807 and SF 2261, including committee schedules and any fiscal notes or analyses released by the legislature.
  • Monitor subsequent actions in the House committee and the floor, as well as any amendments that may alter scope or definitions.

Note: This summary reflects information available from the bill’s introduction. Once the full bill text is public, a more detailed and precise provisions-focused summary can be provided.

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

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