Minnesota SF4800: Exception to inquiring into pay history that is a matter of public record modification

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to employment; modifying the exception to inquiring into pay history that is a matter of public record; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 363A.08, subdivision 8.

From the introduced text, March 23, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to employment; modifying the exception to inquiring into pay history that is a matter of public record; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 363A.08, subdivision 8. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 363A.08, subdivision 8, is amended to read: Subd. 8. Inquiries into pay history prohibited. (a) "Pay history" as used in this subdivision means any prior or current wage, salary, earnings, benefits, or any other compensation about an applicant for employment. (b) An employer, employment agency, or labor organization shall not inquire into, consider, or require disclosure from any source the pay history of an applicant for employment for the purpose of determining wages, salary, earnings, benefits, or other compensation for that applicant. new text begin [ADDED: (c) ] new text end The general prohibition against inquiring into the pay history of an applicant does not apply ifnew text begin [ADDED: :] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (1) ] new text end the job applicant's pay history is a matter of public record under federal or state law, unless the employer, employment agency, or labor organization sought access to those public records with the intent of obtaining pay history of the applicant for the purpose of determining wages, salary, earnings, benefits, or other compensation for that applicantdeleted text begin .deleted text end …

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Sponsors

• John Hoffman (D) · primary sponsor
• Rarick, Jason (R, 11)

Latest actions

1. March 25, 2026: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
2. March 25, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4800?

SF4800 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Exception to inquiring into pay history that is a matter of public record modification.

What does SF4800 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to employment; modifying the exception to inquiring into pay history that is a matter of public record; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 363A.08, subdivision 8.

What is the status of SF4800?

In committee as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (March 25, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4800?

John Hoffman (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF4800?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4800&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate