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MN HF2987

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Establishes fair lending requirements for non-bank lenders making loans of $10,000 or more to cannabis business license holders, applicants, and prospective applicants in Minnesota

  • Requires lenders to provide written disclosures at least 5 days before loan execution, including annual interest rate, finance charges, payment schedule, total amount financed, balloon payment details, and total payment amount

  • Mandates loan contracts and disclosures be written in the language used to negotiate the transaction, and requires lenders to provide notice of default with reasonable opportunity to cure before enforcement

  • Prohibits false, misleading, or deceptive advertisements or solicitations regarding loan rates, terms, or conditions

  • Loans violating these requirements are void, releasing borrowers from repayment obligations; effective August 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Certain regulations on lenders to cannabis businesses established.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce Finance & Policy4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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