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MN HF2806

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Walter Hudson

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • State Board of Investment prohibited from making new investments in companies that boycott mining, energy production, production agriculture, or commercial lumber production, with mandatory divestment from existing holdings by July 1, 2030

  • "Boycott" defined as refusing to deal with or penalizing companies that don't commit to environmental standards beyond what federal and state law requires

  • State agencies, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and legislative branch entities prohibited from contracting with vendors that boycott these industries, with vendors required to certify non-boycott status and $10,000 civil penalty for violations

  • Banks, credit unions, financial institutions, and payment processors prohibited from discriminating against customers based on political affiliation, social credit scores, or ESG (environmental, social, governance) factors

  • Individuals denied financial services based on prohibited criteria may sue for injunctive relief, $10,000 civil penalty, actual damages, and attorney fees; effective date July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

State Board of Investment prohibited from investing in companies that boycott mining, energy production, production agriculture, or commercial lumber production; State Board of Investment required to divest from companies boycotting said industries; state agency contracts prohibited; and certain financial institution discrimination prohibited.

Last Action

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

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance & Policy3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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