Minnesota SF3720: 2026 recommendations adoption of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to workers' compensation; adopting 2026 recommendations of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 79.34, subdivisions 3, 4; 79.35; 79.36; 79.362; 79.38, subdivision 1; 175A.05, by adding a subdivision; 176.011, subdivision 15; 176.081, subdivision 9; 176.101, subdivision 2a; 176.155, subdivision 1; 176.221, subdivision 1; 176.322; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 79.34, subdivision 2a; 79.361; 79.363.

From the engrossed text, April 21, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to workers' compensation; adopting 2026 recommendations of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 79.34, subdivisions 3, 4; 79.35; 79.36; 79.362; 79.38, subdivision 1; 175A.05, by adding a subdivision; 176.011, subdivision 15; 176.081, subdivision 9; 176.101, subdivision 2a; 176.155, subdivision 1; 176.221, subdivision 1; 176.322; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 79.34, subdivision 2a; 79.361; 79.363. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 79.34, subdivision 3, is amended to read: Subd. 3. Withdrawal from association. An insurer may withdraw from the reinsurance association only upon ceasing to be authorized by license issued by the commissioner of commerce to transact workers' compensation insurance in this state and when all workers' compensation insurance policies issued by such insurer have expired; a self-insurer may withdraw from the reinsurance association only upon ceasing to be approved to self-insure workers' compensation liability in this state pursuant to section 176.181. An insurer or self-insurer which withdraws or whose membership in the reinsurance association is terminated shall continue to be bound by the plan of operation. Upon withdrawal or termination, all unpaid premiums which have been charged to the withdrawing or terminated member new text begin [ADDED: and any other outstanding amounts owed ] new text end shall be payable as of the effective date of the withdrawal or termination. …

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Sponsors

• Jen McEwen (D) · primary sponsor
• Paul Utke (R)

Latest actions

1. May 18, 2026: Secretary of State, Filed
2. May 18, 2026: Governor approval
3. May 15, 2026: Presented to Governor
4. May 15, 2026: Returned from House
5. May 14, 2026: Bill was passed vote: 132-1
6. May 14, 2026: Third reading
7. May 13, 2026: House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Thursday, May 14, 2026
8. May 12, 2026: Second reading
9. May 12, 2026: Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
10. May 11, 2026: Senate file first reading, referred for comparison HF4598

Votes

• CALENDAR FOR THE DAY - Passage (May 14, 2026): 132 yea, 1 nay, passed
• the passage of the bill (May 11, 2026): 65 yea, 0 nay, passed
• the adoption of the Cwodzinski motion to consent to and confirm (May 11, 2026): 34 yea, 32 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SF3720?

SF3720 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): 2026 recommendations adoption of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council.

What does SF3720 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to workers' compensation; adopting 2026 recommendations of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 79.34, subdivisions 3, 4; 79.35; 79.36; 79.362; 79.38, subdivision 1; 175A.05, by adding a subdivision; 176.011, subdivision 15; 176.081, subdivision 9; 176.101, subdivision 2a; 176.155, subdivision 1; 176.221, subdivision 1; 176.322; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 79.34, subdivision 2a; 79.361; 79.363.

What is the status of SF3720?

Signed into law as of May 18, 2026. Latest action: Secretary of State, Filed (May 18, 2026).

Who sponsored SF3720?

Jen McEwen (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF3720?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF3720&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate