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HF 2396

Statute governing the payment of certain claims against the state modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Nash

HF 2396 changes how the state pays certain claims, including eligibility, processing timelines, funding limits, and oversight requirements.

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2396

Summary: HF 2396 (Minnesota) — Statute Governing the Payment of Certain Claims Against the State Modified

Note: This summary reflects the bill as introduced and publicly available information up to the first reading stage. Check for amended text or enacted provisions in later legislative action.

Overview

  • Bill: HF 2396
  • Session: 2025–2026
  • Jurisdiction: Minnesota (Minnesota Legislature)
  • Title: Statute governing the payment of certain claims against the state modified
  • Action History: Introduction and first reading on March 17, 2025; referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor not listed in the provided excerpt; co-sponsor noted: Jim Nash

Purpose and Intent (What the bill aims to change)

  • The bill seeks to modify the existing statute that governs the payment of certain claims against the state. While the specific text is not provided here, typical goals of such legislation may include:
    • Clarifying eligibility criteria for claims to be paid or reimbursed by the state.
    • Adjusting timelines, processes, or standards by which state agencies evaluate and settle claims.
    • Reallocating or prioritizing payment resources for certain types of claims (e.g., tort claims, contractual disputes, or internal state financial obligations).
    • Improving efficiency, accountability, or transparency in handling claims against the state.

Key Provisions and Changes (Expected types of changes)

Because the bill text is not included in your excerpt, the following are common elements that statutes governing payment of claims against the state may modify. If HF 2396 follows typical patterns, it could include:
- Eligibility Criteria: Revisions to which claims are payable (e.g., only those backed by statutory authority, certain administrative determinations, or cap limits).
- Payment Process: Updates to how claims are processed, including required forms, timelines for agency action, and appeal pathways.
- Funding and Appropriations: Provisions that link paid claims to specific appropriations or set annual limits.
- Liability and Immunity Parameters: Clarifications of state liability limits, waivers, or conditions under which the state can dispute or deny a claim.
- Administrative Oversight: Enhanced oversight measures, reporting requirements to the legislature, or creation/assignment of a processing authority or office.
- Appeals and Remedies: Procedures for claimants to appeal denials or seek review, including timelines and standards of review.
- Deadline Adjustments: Modifications to statute-of-limitations-related timelines for filing or pursuing payment.

To determine exact provisions, one would need to review the bill’s text and any fiscal notes or analysis produced by the committee or the Legislative Reference Library.

Who Would Be Affected

  • State Agencies: Responsible for evaluating, approving, and issuing payments on claims against the state; may experience changes in procedures, timelines, or caps.
  • Claimants/Individuals and Entities with Claims Against the State: People or organizations seeking compensation, refunds, or payments arising from state actions, contracts, negligence, or other statutory bases.
  • State Treasurer or Fiscal Officers: If the bill alters payment timing or funding mechanisms, offices managing cash flow and disbursement may see procedural changes.
  • Legislature: Oversees and approves appropriations and statutory changes affecting state liability and expenditures.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Introduction and Referral: HF 2396 was introduced and referred to the State Government Finance and Policy committee on March 17, 2025.
  • Next Steps (typical):
    • Committee hearings and potential amendments.
    • Committee vote to move to the full House.
    • Floor debate, potential amendments, and passage by the House.
    • Transmission to the Senate, with parallel committee consideration and potential enactment.
    • If enacted, the governor’s signature or veto, and effective date provisions (often specify effective date and applicability to existing claims or claims filed after enactment).

Practical Considerations for Stakeholders

  • Claimants should monitor for changes in eligibility criteria or new filing requirements.
  • Agencies should prepare to adjust internal workflows, documentation, and reporting to align with revised statute.
  • If funds are constrained, pay-out prioritization provisions could impact satisfaction timelines for certain claims.

If you can provide the text of HF 2396 or any fiscal note, I can deliver a more precise, line-by-line summary of the actual provisions and their impacts.

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

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