MN HF3646

Secretary of State gains authority to terminate a business entity and change its filing status to inactive when a filing-related payment is rejected or dishonored, in addition to existing authority to refuse future filings

Removes requirements for electronic transmission of unemployment insurance lien notices between the Secretary of State and county recorders, shifting to separate databases maintained by each office

Modernizes the farm products central notification system by replacing Social Security numbers with "central notification system identification numbers," eliminating paper list distribution, and requiring electronic-only delivery at $25 annual subscription

Allows inquiries about financing statements and lien notices to be submitted via the Secretary of State's website at any time, replacing the previous requirement for business hours or separate online submission

Several provisions become effective only upon USDA Grain Inspectors, Packers and Stockyards Administration approval of Minnesota's 2025 central notification system proposal