Minnesota HF5143: Affirmative action requirements for state agencies repealed.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to state government; repealing affirmative action requirements for state agencies; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.01, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 43A.02, subdivision 33; 43A.19, subdivision 3; 43A.191; 363A.36; 363A.37; 473.143; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 43A.19, subdivision 1; Minnesota Rules, parts 3905.0100; 3905.0200; 3905.0300; 3905.0400; 3905.0500; 3905.0600; 3905.0700; 5000.3420.

From the introduced text, May 13, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to state government; repealing affirmative action requirements for state agencies; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.01, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 43A.02, subdivision 33; 43A.19, subdivision 3; 43A.191; 363A.36; 363A.37; 473.143; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 43A.19, subdivision 1; Minnesota Rules, parts 3905.0100; 3905.0200; 3905.0300; 3905.0400; 3905.0500; 3905.0600; 3905.0700; 5000.3420. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.01, subdivision 2, is amended to read: Subd. 2. Precedence of merit principles and nondiscrimination. It is the policy of this state to provide for equal employment opportunity consistent with chapter 363A by ensuring that all personnel actions be based on the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities assigned to the position without regard to age, race, creed or religion, color, disability, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. deleted text begin It is the policy of this state to take affirmative action to eliminate the underutilization of qualified members of protected groups in the civil service, where such action is not in conflict with other provisions of this chapter or chapter deleted text end deleted text begin 179deleted text end deleted text begin , in order to correct imbalances and eliminate the effects of discrimination and support full and equal participation in the social and economic life …

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Sponsors

• Isaac Schultz (R) · primary sponsor
• Walter Hudson (R)
• Bobbie Harder (R)
• Mary Franson (R)
• Shane Mekeland (R)
• Heintzeman, Josh (R, 06B)
• Jimmy Gordon (R, 28A)

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2026: Author added Gordon
2. May 13, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF5143?

HF5143 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Affirmative action requirements for state agencies repealed.

What does HF5143 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to state government; repealing affirmative action requirements for state agencies; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 43A.01, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 43A.02, subdivision 33; 43A.19, subdivision 3; 43A.191; 363A.36; 363A.37; 473.143; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 43A.19, subdivision 1; Minnesota Rules, parts 3905.0100; 3905.0200; 3905.0300; 3905.0400; 3905.0500; 3905.0600; 3905.0700; 5000.3420.

What is the status of HF5143?

In committee as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: Author added Gordon (May 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HF5143?

Isaac Schultz (R), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF5143?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5143&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house