HF1577 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Statewide education campaign funding provided to inform employers about the benefits of second-chance hiring, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2627

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This bill, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, appropriates funds for a statewide education campaign on second-chance hiring. It allocates $200,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the workforce development fund to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development. The campaign aims to inform employers about the benefits of hiring individuals with conviction records, including available state and federal incentives. The initiative includes creating an informational website and a staffed hotline service. This is a one-time appropriation.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toWorkforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toWorkforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added