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MN HF4069

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sandra Feist

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Excludes foreign citizens employed on J-1 visas from the definition of "teacher" for purposes of the Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) and St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association, making them ineligible for membership in these retirement plans

  • Requires the TRA executive director to refund employee contributions made by J-1 visa holders who were employed on May 31, 2026, with 3% annual compound interest, by July 31, 2026

  • Requires the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association executive director to provide the same refunds to affected J-1 visa holders under identical terms

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes sections 354.05 and 354A.011 to add the J-1 visa exclusion to both retirement systems

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Teachers Retirement Association; definition of teacher modified, and employee contribution refunds required.

Last Action

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

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance & Policy3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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