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MN HF4069
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sandra Feist
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association executive director to provide the same refunds to affected J-1 visa holders under identical terms
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Amends Minnesota Statutes sections 354.05 and 354A.011 to add the J-1 visa exclusion to both retirement systems
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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