SF 4607

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/17/2026 12:38 p.m.

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.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 268B.09, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Reporting fraud by employer. new text end

new text begin 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 EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end