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MN HF1667

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe Schomacker

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Adds water or sewer systems formed under Minnesota Chapter 116A to the statutory definition of "municipality" for tort liability purposes under sections 466.01 to 466.15

  • Extends municipal tort liability caps and protections to Chapter 116A water and sewer districts, which were previously not explicitly included in the municipality definition

  • Effective date is August 1, 2026, applying only to causes of action accruing on or after that date

Legislative Description

Water and sewer districts added to the definition of municipality, and maximum tort liability for certain water and sewer districts set.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law2/26/2026
Elections Finance and Government Operations2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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