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HF 3573

Valid work authorization required to receive benefits under the Minnesota Paid Leave Law.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Van Binsbergen and 4 co-sponsors

Bill requires valid work authorization documentation to access Minnesota's paid leave benefits, potentially excluding undocumented immigrants from job-protected paid leave protections.

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Bill Summary · HF 3573

Legislative bill overview

HF 3573 would require proof of valid work authorization as a condition for receiving benefits under Minnesota's Paid Leave Law. The bill restricts access to the state's paid leave program to individuals who can demonstrate legal work eligibility, effectively creating a citizenship or immigration status verification requirement for benefit recipients.

Why is this important

Minnesota's Paid Leave Law provides job-protected leave for medical, family, and other purposes—benefits that affect worker financial security and family stability. This bill would determine who qualifies for these protections, potentially excluding undocumented immigrants and certain visa holders from paid leave access despite their work participation and tax contributions.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility and equity: Undocumented workers contribute to Social Security and state taxes but would be excluded from protections available to other workers doing identical jobs, raising fairness concerns
  • Implementation costs and complexity: Requiring work authorization verification adds administrative burden to employers and the state, creating new compliance systems and potential verification errors
  • Labor market effects: Restricting benefits for some workers could create wage pressure, reduce employer liability concerns, or incentivize hiring of non-authorized workers if perceived as cheaper labor without benefit obligations
  • Consistency with federal law: Interaction with federal wage-and-hour law and existing paid leave program administration needs clarification regarding potential conflicts

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

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