These laws take affect 2024
Posted: Thursday 04 January 2024 11:09 am
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.
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.