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SF 3515

Revisors Bill

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Latz and 1 co-sponsor

Minnesota bill corrects technical errors and updates obsolete references in state statutes without substantive policy changes; status shows it was indefinitely postponed as of May 17, 2025.

Rule 45; subst. General Orders HF3321, SF indefinitely postponed
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Bill Summary · SF 3515

Legislative bill overview

SF 3515 is a "Revisors Bill" in Minnesota, which is technical legislation that makes corrections, clarifications, and updates to existing state law without changing substantive policy. These bills are typically drafted by the Legislative Revisor's Office to fix inconsistencies, obsolete references, grammatical errors, and structural problems in the Minnesota Statutes.

Why is this important

Revisors bills maintain the clarity and functionality of state law by correcting outdated or conflicting language that could create confusion for those implementing or following the statutes. Without these periodic corrections, accumulated errors and obsolescence can undermine the effectiveness of legal frameworks and create unintended consequences in enforcement and compliance.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope concerns: While revisors bills are meant to be technical-only, questions sometimes arise about whether certain changes constitute substantive policy modifications rather than mere corrections
  • Transparency debate: Some stakeholders argue that grouping numerous corrections into a single bill can obscure individual changes that might warrant separate scrutiny
  • Implementation gaps: Corrections may reveal unintended consequences in existing law that become apparent only during the revision process, potentially requiring follow-up legislation

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

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