These laws take affect 2024

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Sick time:

One of the most debated measures at the Legislature that takes effect Jan. 1 is sick and safe time. Employers have to allow workers up to 48 hours of paid sick time a year to care for their mental or physical health or care for a family member.

Drivers:

Need a new license plate? You can now pay extra to get specialty license plates commemorating Minnesota's six professional sports teams: the Vikings, Wild, Twins, Timberwolves, Lynx and United.

Public safety:

Family members and law enforcement can now petition for an extreme risk protection order if someone with a firearm is believed to be in danger to themselves or others.

Education:

School districts must stock bathrooms with free menstrual products. Specifically the boys bathroom! [if your boy needs plugs, you’re the problem]

Food safety:

PFAS chemicals, known as "forever chemicals," are banned for food and beverage packaging, such as fast-food burger wrappers and microwave popcorn bags. [don’t eat the wrapper or cup your food come in]

Housing:

Churches can now add micro-unit dwellings to their property to house homeless residents.

Political contributions:

Starting with 2024 donations, Minnesotans can get a higher tax refund for political contributions to Minnesota political parties and candidates for state offices.


Workers:

Employers can't ask job applicants to disclose their pay history, though applicants can voluntarily provide the info.