Minnesota Implements New Laws on Paid Leave, Minimum Wage, and Voting in 2026
TL;DR
Starting in 2026, Minnesota will implement new laws including a paid family and medical leave program, clearer workplace break policies, a minimum wage increase to $11.41, expanded absentee ballot access, protections against financial abuse of older adults, higher water and watercraft fees, and relaxed hunting restrictions in southern Minnesota.
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- These new laws take effect in Minnesota as 2026 arrives MPR News
- With launch day nearing, all eyes on Minnesota’s new paid leave program Star Tribune
- Minnesotans can now apply for new paid leave FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Paid family leave, absentee ballot changes and other new Minnesota laws taking effect Jan. 1 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
- Minnesota's minimum wage increases Jan. 1. What to know Yahoo
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