MN HF4144

Prohibits any person or entity with a dominant position in Minnesota from abusing that position in business, labor markets, or service provision.

Establishes that dominant position can be proven through direct evidence (unilateral power to set prices, terms, or wages; ability to degrade quality without profit loss) or indirect evidence (40 percent or greater market share as seller, or 30 percent or greater as buyer).

Defines abuse of dominant position as conduct intended to eliminate competitors or deter new entry that substantially prevents or lessens competition, including foreclosing competitors' ability to compete or leveraging dominance across separate markets.

Includes labor market protections against noncompete clauses, no-poach agreements, and restrictions on workers disclosing wage and benefit information.

Prohibits defendants from using procompetitive effects as a defense to abuse of dominance claims.