Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota HF4080: Certain retailers prohibited from obtaining an ownership interest in livestock dealers or meat packing companies, and certain exclusive contracts prohibited.
Status: In committee, April 7, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to agriculture; prohibiting certain retailers from obtaining an ownership interest in livestock dealers or meat packing companies; prohibiting certain exclusive contracts; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 17A.03, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 17A.
From the engrossed text, March 23, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to agriculture; prohibiting certain retailers from obtaining an ownership interest in livestock dealers or meat packing companies; prohibiting certain exclusive contracts; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 17A.03, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 17A. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 17A.03, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 17.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Dominant retailer.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: "Dominant retailer" means an entity that:] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (3) has at least one retail location or distribution center located in at least 20 states, including Minnesota.] new text end Sec. 2. new text begin [ADDED: [17A.075] PROHIBITED OWNERSHIP INTERESTS AND EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Ownership interests and exclusive contracts.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) A dominant retailer must not directly or indirectly own, acquire, or otherwise obtain any ownership interest in a livestock dealer or meat packing company.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) A dominant retailer must not enter into an exclusive contract with any livestock …
Sponsors
- Rick Hansen (D, 53B) · primary sponsor
- Sandra Feist (D)
- Emma Greenman (D)
- Brad Tabke (D)
- Samantha Vang (D)
- Liz Reyer (D)
- Peter Fischer (D)
- Josiah Hill (D)
- David Gottfried (D)
- Pete Johnson (D, 08A)
- Fue Lee (D, 59A)
- Leon Lillie (D)
Latest actions
- : Author added Clardy
- : Authors added Finke and Agbaje
- : Authors added Xiong, Pursell, and Liebling
- : Author added Frederick
- : Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to State Government Finance and Policy
- : Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Finance and Policy
Common questions
- What is HF4080?
- HF4080 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Certain retailers prohibited from obtaining an ownership interest in livestock dealers or meat packing companies, and certain exclusive contracts prohibited.
- What does HF4080 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to agriculture; prohibiting certain retailers from obtaining an ownership interest in livestock dealers or meat packing companies; prohibiting certain exclusive contracts; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 17A.03, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 17A.
- What is the status of HF4080?
- In committee as of April 7, 2026. Latest action: Author added Clardy (April 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF4080?
- Rick Hansen (D, 53B), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HF4080?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4080&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house
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