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IMPORTANT LEGISLATION
Below is some important legislation to watch for the 2024 Session.
H.F. 4783 - Fair Chance Access to Housing Act
This provides a Ban the Box for housing applications, and limits how and when a landlord can consider a prospective tenant's housing application.
H.F. 3310/S.F. 3313 - Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act
Too often when someone makes a plea in a criminal case they aren't aware of possible collateral consequences of specific offenses, and they don't find out that they are barred from employment or professional licenses until their applications have been turned down. This act ensured that a person knows what is at stake before they agree to a plea agreement or are convicted.
H.F.4641/S.F. 4714 - Updates to the MN Clean Slate Act
The Clean Slate Act was landmark legislation that was passed last session and will go into effect on January 1, 2025. This bill clarifies what offenses are eligible for automatic expungement and waiting periods.
Track Legislation
You can track the status of legislation and hearing schedules and find out how to contact your legislators at https://www.leg.mn.gov/
You may also contact your legislator and share your support/cocerns about proposed legislation. You can contact your Legislator at this link.