Minnesota SF4607: Provision that employer reporting of fraud is not retaliation

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to employment; providing that employer reporting of fraud is not retaliation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 268B.09, by adding a subdivision.

From the introduced text, March 17, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to employment; providing that employer reporting of fraud is not retaliation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 268B.09, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 268B.09, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 9.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Reporting fraud by employer.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: The commissioner must not consider an employer's good faith report to the commissioner or law enforcement that a covered individual has committed fraud in connection with the covered individual's application or use of paid leave benefits to be an action of retaliation or interference under this section. An employer's intentionally inaccurate report of fraud must be considered an action of retaliation or interference.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective the day following final enactment.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Gene Dornink (R) · primary sponsor
• Rob Kupec (D)
• Jim Abeler (R)
• Jeff Howe (R)
• Susan Pha (D)

Latest actions

1. March 18, 2026: Referred to Jobs and Economic Development
2. March 18, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4607?

SF4607 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Provision that employer reporting of fraud is not retaliation.

What does SF4607 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to employment; providing that employer reporting of fraud is not retaliation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 268B.09, by adding a subdivision.

What is the status of SF4607?

In committee as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Jobs and Economic Development (March 18, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4607?

Gene Dornink (R), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF4607?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4607&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate