New Rules Coming This Summer in Minnesota

Minnesota’s legislature has approved a suite of regulations that will take effect on either July 1 or August 1, aligning with the state’s fiscal calendar—money matters on July 1 and safety rules on August 1.

Veterinary Technician Regulations

• Mandatory Training: Techs must complete 16 hours of training each license period.
• License Enforcement: The board may suspend or revoke licenses for non‑compliance.
• Record Keeping: Techs must maintain records accessible to owners upon request.
• Animal Welfare: Expectation of humane treatment is explicitly stated.

Property Rights for Abuse Survivors

• Single‑Paying Buyers: If a sole payer of a house has been abused, they can petition to remove the other party’s interest.
• Automatic Acceptance: Petition is accepted if the opposing party fails to respond within 21 days.

School Safety Initiative

• Implementation Deadline: 2028.
• Anonymous Reporting Tool: A phone line, website, or app must be established by a board to receive tips on threats or violence on school grounds.

Higher‑Education Fraud Prevention

• Funding: $3 million grant to verify student identities and eliminate “ghost” students.
• Consequences: Students who falsify aid applications may lose funding.

Teacher Licensing Enhancements

• Risk Offense Notification: Police must inform the licensing board if a teacher is charged with an offense that endangers minors.
• License Actions: Denial or revocation can occur without a hearing.

Social‑Media Warning Label

• Mandatory Alert: Every app launch will display a label detailing mental‑health risks and the national suicide hotline number 988.

Additional Rules Effective August 1, 2026

• Tech safety
• Mortgage fees
• Cannabis licensing
• Nursing‑home liquor permits

These measures collectively aim to bolster safety, accountability, and integrity across Minnesota’s public institutions.