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HF 4147

Payer of cost recovery fee modified, and technical corrections made.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristin Robbins

Minnesota bill modifies who pays legal cost recovery fees and makes technical corrections to court finance statutes, potentially shifting litigation expenses between parties.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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Bill Summary · HF 4147

Legislative bill overview

HF 4147 modifies who pays cost recovery fees in Minnesota legal proceedings and makes technical corrections to related statutes. The bill adjusts the financial responsibility framework for recovering costs associated with court cases and administrative proceedings.

Why is this important

Cost recovery fees directly affect litigation expenses for parties involved in lawsuits and can influence access to justice. Changes to fee structures impact both individual litigants and organizations that frequently engage in court proceedings, potentially shifting financial burdens between plaintiffs, defendants, and the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Clarity on affected parties: The bill's specific changes to "payer of cost recovery fee" are not detailed in available records, making it unclear which party categories face increased or decreased financial burdens
  • Access to justice implications: Shifting cost recovery responsibilities could disproportionately affect individuals with limited resources if fees increase for certain litigants
  • Scope of technical corrections: Without seeing the full text, the nature and consequences of "technical corrections" remain unclear—these could range from minor clarifications to substantive policy changes

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

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