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MN HF2396

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Nash

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Changes "shall" to "must" in Minnesota Statutes section 3.732, subdivision 2, strengthening the requirement for state department and agency heads to attempt to settle claims of $7,000 or less against the state

  • Applies to claims for property damage, personal injury, or death caused by state employee actions within the scope of their employment

  • Settlements remain final and binding on state officers unless obtained through fraud

  • Claimant acceptance of a settlement constitutes a complete release of claims against both the state and the involved employee

Legislative Description

Statute governing the payment of certain claims against the state modified.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

3/17/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance & Policy3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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