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Bill Summary · SF 1771

Overview: SF 1771, "Minnesota Paid Leave Law repeal", was introduced on February 24, 2025. The bill's author, Gruenhagen, has been added.

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to repeal the existing Minnesota Paid Leave Law. The current law requires employers to provide paid family and medical leave benefits to their employees.

Key Provisions:
- Completely repeals the Minnesota Paid Leave Law
- Eliminates the requirement for employers to offer paid family and medical leave
- Removes the associated payroll tax and funding mechanism for the paid leave program

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact employers and employees in Minnesota. Repealing the paid leave law would remove the requirement for employers to provide these benefits, potentially reducing labor costs but also eliminating access to paid leave for workers.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced and the author, Gruenhagen, has been added. It will likely be referred to a committee, such as the Committee on Employment and Economic Development or the Committee on Labor and Industry, for further consideration and potential amendments before moving to a full legislative vote.

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

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