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MinnesotaHF 387594th Legislature, 2025-2026HouseWALLET

Judiciary policy bill.

Sponsored By: Tina Liebling (Democratic)

Became Law

Judiciary Finance and Civil LawRules and Administration for comparison to SF4064

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Narrower agency notice rules in family cases

In divorce or legal separation, notice to the public authority is required only when children are involved. Notice remains required in parentage and child-custody cases. These rules apply when either party gets public assistance or applies after the case begins. Notices must include both parties' full names, Social Security numbers, and birth dates. Courts must set child support under state rules and can include part of the paying parent's net bonuses or commissions.

Restitution recipients can renew judgments without fees

People named to receive restitution can renew an unpaid judgment without an extra filing fee. They must notify the offender and file the notice and proof of service. Notice can go by first-class mail to the offender's last known address or follow civil service rules. The court administrator renews the judgment in the same civil court file for unpaid principal and accrued unpaid interest. Recipients can renew it repeatedly until it is paid.

Child protection council gets more time

The Supreme Court Council on Child Protection ends June 30, 2027, rather than when it submits its final report. Its existing one-time $1 million fiscal year 2025 budget remains available through June 30, 2027, instead of June 30, 2026. This adds no new funding. The council must submit a progress report by July 15, 2025, and its final comprehensive plan by December 15, 2026. Both reports go to the governor, chief justice, and legislative chairs responsible for child protection.

District courts can post notices online

Minnesota district courts can publish their own notices, orders, and other formal court papers on the judicial branch website. Online publication is allowed, not required.

Small claims plaintiffs must mail summonses

Minnesota conciliation courts hear civil claims up to $20,000, with a $4,000 limit for consumer credit claims. Plaintiffs, not court administrators, must serve summonses by first-class mail. Certified mail is no longer required for claims over $2,500. Service on defendants outside Minnesota still follows applicable law or court rules. Each court's area covers its county, but subpoenas can be served anywhere in Minnesota.

More auto claims require binding arbitration

Qualifying auto insurance claims of $20,000 or less must go through binding arbitration, up from $10,000. This covers claims against the insurer for no-fault benefits or comprehensive or collision damage coverage. The claim amount is measured when arbitration begins. More claims qualify for this process, but claimants must use it.

Courts get more data for jury lists

Minnesota public safety officials must share license and identification card holders' race and ethnicity data with courts for jury lists. Revenue officials must list people age 17 or older who must file a tax return or received a tax benefit. That list is limited to full names, birth dates, addresses, counties, and available race and ethnicity data. The Office of Traffic Safety can receive race and ethnicity data only for research, evaluation, and public reports.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tina Liebling

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Peggy Scott

    Republican • House

  • Westlin

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 197 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/29/2026

Third Reading

Yes: 64 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2026

Passage, as amended

Yes: 133 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Secretary of State Chapter 71

    5/7/2026Senate

  2. Governor's action Approval

    5/7/2026Senate

  3. Presentment date

    5/6/2026Senate

  4. Returned from Senate

    5/4/2026House

  5. Third reading Passed as amended vote: 64-0

    4/29/2026Senate

  6. Special Order: Rule 45 amendment stricken

    4/29/2026Senate

  7. Second reading

    4/28/2026Senate

  8. Comm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders SF4064

    4/28/2026Senate

  9. Referred to Rules and Administration for comparison to SF4064, now on General Orders

    4/27/2026Senate

  10. Introduction and first reading

    4/27/2026Senate

  11. Received from House

    4/27/2026Senate

  12. Bill was passed as amended vote: 133-0

    4/23/2026House

  13. Third reading as amended

    4/23/2026House

  14. Amendeda

    4/23/2026House

  15. House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day 04/23/2026

    4/22/2026House

  16. Second reading

    4/9/2026House

  17. Committee report, to adopt as amendeda

    4/9/2026House

  18. Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

    3/2/2026House

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