Minnesota HF4598: Workers' Compensation Advisory Council 2026 recommendations adopted.

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 20, 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

• Dave Baker (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: HF indefinitely postponed
2. May 12, 2026: Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
3. May 11, 2026: Referred to Chief Clerk for comparison with SF3720
4. May 11, 2026: Second reading
5. May 11, 2026: Joint rule 2.03 waived
6. May 11, 2026: Committee report, to adopt
7. April 20, 2026: Joint rule 2.03, Deadlines, re-referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
8. April 20, 2026: Committee report, to adopt as amended
9. March 23, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF4598?

HF4598 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Workers' Compensation Advisory Council 2026 recommendations adopted.

What does HF4598 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 HF4598?

In committee as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: HF indefinitely postponed (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4598?

Dave Baker (R).

Where is the official record for HF4598?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4598&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house