MN HF3451

Expands the definition of "dislocated worker" under Minnesota Statutes 116L.17 to include spouses of active-duty armed forces members who have lost employment due to relocation or face unemployment and barriers to employment.

Adds eligibility for individuals with non-work-related injuries or illnesses who lack workers' compensation coverage but need support to re-enter or remain in the workforce.

Adds eligibility for adults with low income, public assistance recipients, or those deficient in basic skills.

Maintains existing eligibility categories including permanently separated workers, long-term unemployed individuals, plant closing/layoff victims, self-employed persons, veterans discharged within 36 months, trade adjustment assistance beneficiaries, and displaced homemakers.

Excludes employees of political committees, political funds, principal campaign committees, party units, and organizations required to file with the federal elections commission from dislocated worker status.