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Bill Summary · SF 4629

Summary of Bill SF 4629 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Title

Paid blood donation leave eligibility expansion to include employees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Purpose and Intent

SF 4629 seeks to broaden access to paid blood donation leave for employees by extending eligibility to include workers employed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system (often referred to as the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, which encompasses state colleges and universities in Minnesota). The bill aims to support workers who participate in blood donation by providing paid leave, thereby facilitating donor participation and helping address blood supply needs.

Key Provisions

  • Eligibility Expansion: The bill changes current law to include employees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities among those eligible for paid blood donation leave.
  • Paid Leave Provision: Eligible employees would receive paid time off specifically for the purpose of donating blood. The leave is designed to be used for the act of donating blood, and possibly related activities (e.g., travel or recovery) as defined by the statute or agency administrative rules (exact textual details would be in the bill).
  • Interaction with Other Leave: The measure would specify how this paid blood donation leave interacts with existing leave policies (e.g., whether it counts separately from other paid time off, how it accrues, and any caps or limitations).
  • Administrative Implementation: The bill is anticipated to set minimum standards for how employers in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system administer the leave, including record-keeping, notice requirements, and protections against retaliation or discharge for using the leave.

Affected Parties

  • Employees: Staff and faculty employed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system would gain eligibility for paid blood donation leave under this bill.
  • Employers/Institutions: Institutions within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system would be responsible for implementing the paid leave policy in accordance with the statute, including payroll processing and documentation.
  • State Government/Policy: As a standalone policy change, it may interact with broader state employment leave laws and any applicable collective bargaining agreements within the affected system.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and First Reading: The bill was introduced and underwent its first reading on March 23, 2026.
  • Referral: It was referred to the Higher Education committee for consideration.
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary co-sponsor: Liz Boldon
    • Co-sponsor: Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger
    • Additional sponsor added: Boldon (as of March 25, 2026)

Potential Impact

  • Workplace Benefits: Expands employee benefits by validating paid leave specifically for blood donation, potentially improving employee morale and public health outcomes by encouraging blood donations.
  • Administrative Considerations: Requires alignment of payroll and HR policies within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system to implement the leave program consistently.
  • Public Health: Potentially contributes to higher blood donation rates, supporting hospital blood supplies and patient care.

This summary reflects the bill’s stated intent and provisions as of its introduction and committee referral. For a complete understanding, review the full text, fiscal impact statement, and any amendments adopted during committee consideration.

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

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